North East Medical Sociology Group Seminar Evaluating Complex Interventions Keynote speakers: Professor David Byrne, Director of Postgraduate Studies in the School of Applied Social Sciences at Durham University Dr Graham Moore, DECIPHer, the Centre for the Development and Evaluation of Complex Interventions for Public Health Improvement, Cardiff University Wed 22nd April 2015, 12pm- 4.30pm Northumbria University The North East Medical Sociology Group is pleased to announce details of its next half day seminar. The theme on this occasion will be the evaluation of complex health interventions, with two keynote presentations, offering different perspectives. There will also be a short workshop about the There will also be a panel discussion about the place of sociology and applied qualitative research in complex interventions. The North East Medical Sociology group aims to provide a forum to foster collaborative working, mentoring, discussion, and to enhance the profile of medical sociology in the Region. Our events offer a lively and friendly forum, through which we encourage debate, discussion and networking. Who should attend? The conference is aimed at academics, researchers, postgraduate students and others with an interest in the critical sociology of health. Cost of attendance Lunch and refreshments will be provided on arrival. To cover our costs and to enable us to hold future events the following charges will be applied: Academic staff and salaried researchers BSA members £20; Non BSA members £25 Postgraduate researchers Student BSA members £10; Non BSA students £15 Booking your place: Booking is essential. Venue numbers are restricted and it is advisable to book early. Please book your place here: http://portal.britsoc.co.uk/public/event/eventBooking.aspx?id=EVT10409 Full joining instructions will be circulated to delegates prior to the event. For academic enquiries please contact [email protected]. For administration and conference enquiries please contact [email protected]. The British Sociological Association is a Company limited by Guarantee. Registered in England and Wales. Company Number: 3890729. Registered Charity Number: 0180235. VAT Registration Number: 734 1722 50. Programme From 12.00 Buffet lunch and registration 12.30 Introduction 12.40 Keynote address: ‘Evaluating Complex Interventions’ 1.40 2.40 3.00 4.15 4.30 Questions: Keynote address: ‘Process Evaluation of Complex Interventions : Medical Research Council Guidance’ Questions: Dr Mick Hill, Senior Lecturer in Health Economics and Sarah Finlay, Senior Lecturer in Advocacy and Engagement, Northumbria University Professor David Byrne, Director of Postgraduate Studies in the School of Applied Social Sciences at Durham University Dr Graham Moore, Research Fellow, DECIPHer, the Centre for the Development and Evaluation of Complex Interventions for Public Health Improvement, Cardiff University Coffee/tea break Panel Discussion: The role of Sociology and Applied Qualitative Research in Complex Interventions Closing remarks Close – informal networking Experts Panel: Dr Mick Hill and Sarah Finlay