Welcome
Knowledge-Action-Change is committed to the development and promotion of evidence-based policies and interventions in the field of substance use and related areas of public health and public policy.
The organisational ethos is to link knowledge transfer and organisational development to achieve impact at organisational, community, national and international levels. We offer a wide range of integrated services which help facilitate change, from initial assessment, though to implementation, advocacy, communication, assessment and evaluation.
Knowledge-Action-Change delivers a wide range of services and works in partnership with project stakeholders, establishing shared goals and implementation frameworks.
Upcoming event: Tobacco harm reduction and new nicotine products – an end to smoking?
Thursday 31st May 2012, from 14.30 to 16.30 at the Livery Hall, Guildhall, London. Tea and coffee from 14.00.
Dr Karl Fagerström: World authority on nicotine dependence and smoking cessation
Director of the Smokers’ Information Centre, Sweden.
Deborah Arnott: Leading UK advocate on smoking cessation
Chief Executive, Action on Smoking and Health
Chair: Prof Gerry Stimson
Respondent: Dr Delon Human, Health Diplomats, Switzerland
The London Drug and Alcohol Policy Forum is pleased to host the first K•A•C Dialogue, which will explore the health implications of new nicotine products, new ways of using nicotine, implications for an end to smoking and for changes in the tobacco industry. Given the interest in tobacco harm reduction in the UK, the development of new nicotine products and the potential for the UK to lead in shaping new approaches to reducing the smoking of tobacco, this event provides an opportunity to explore and debate tobacco and nicotine futures.
It is held on World Health Organization No-Smoking Day.
To attend please click here and complete the simple registration form. You will then receive email confirmation which you should print and bring with you to gain quick admission to Guildhall.
News: registration now open for City Health 2012
We are delighted to announce that registration for City Health 2012 is now open. The conference will take place in the City of London’s historic Guildhall on 22nd and 23rd October 2012 and will examine policy and practice in relation to public health in cities. The conference is organsied by the London Drug and Alcohol Policy Forum, K•A•C, and Esprit de Bois. It has a special focus on health behaviours – including on diet, alcohol, sex, drugs, smoking, nightlife and entertainment venues, mental and physical well-being, tourism, and health emergencies. The conference is an opportunity to demonstrate the leading role of cities in addressing issues associated with a large, complex, diverse and shifting populations. To find out more about the event and to register go to http://www.cityhealth.org.uk/.
Upcoming Events
City Health 2012
This international event will examine current policy and practice in relation to public health in cities. City Health 2012 will be of interest to city officials, policy makers, industry, commerce, health planners, managers, practitioners and users of health services. http://cityhealth.org.uk/
Plotting a New Course
The second Plotting a New Course conference, with Esprit de Bois and H2 Events, November 2012, London. Follows on from the successful first conference in 2011. More details soon.
K•A•C Dialogues
K•A•C Dialogues are designed to advance knowledge and understanding of topical and often controversial issues. Through a combination of expert presentations, discussion and debate, our ambition is to create a forum for informed discussion of the future responses to drugs, alcohol and tobacco.