Behavioural and Social Science Resources

Optimising impact: enhancing public health policy and practice using behavioural science

A single day event held on 20th February 2024 in Liverpool with presentations, panel discussions and workshops relating to this year’s conference theme: using behavioural science to address shared challenges for prevention.

A single day event held on 22nd February 2023 in Birmingham with presentations, case studies and panel discussions relating to this year’s conference theme: using behavioural science to create healthy futures.

An introduction to behavioural science and a step-by-step process for developing / optimising interventions (policy, service or communications) designed to start, stop, continue or change behaviours.

Behavioural science recommendations for local authorities.

A three day online event with the theme of this year’s conference: using behavioural science, social science and public health to tackle health inequalities.

Key tools and information to support Public Health organisations to embed Behavioural Science in practice.

A three day online event that included a series of lunchtime webinars showcasing the united efforts of behavioural science and public health towards COVID-19. 

Key papers and resources to support Public Health organisations in formulating their response to COVID-19.

Presentations from the British Psychological Society Public Mental Health CPD event in London.

Below are the presentations and recordings from our annual conference which took place at Robertson House in Stevenage.

The number of people living with long term conditions is on the increase and increasing individual self-management is a key research area. This event shared best practice and innovative approaches in the self-management of long term conditions.

One of the key health behaviours targeted in public health is smoking cessation; this event brought together a number of specialists in this field to share best practice in this challenging area.

This inspiring session was delivered jointly between Jim McManus, Director of Public Health, Hertfordshire and Professor Falko Sniehotta, University of Newcastle and explored what health psychology can add to traditional public health approaches.

The pathway to becoming a registered Health Psychologist is not as defined as in some other areas of psychology. This event brought together speakers and students interested in embarking on the next stage of their career to share their experiences of completing Stage 2 training to become Health Psychologists through both the taught and independent routes.