WHP Big Conversation 2026

Date: Wednesday 15 April 2026

Time: 9am - 4.30pm

Location: Kings Conference Centre Upper Northam Road Hedge End SO30 4BZ

Rural and Coastal Health: Research, Innovation, and Collaboration

The Wessex Health Partners Big Conversation is our annual flagship forum that convenes leaders, practitioners, researchers, industry partners, policymakers, and communities to address pressing health challenges and shape collective action for healthier futures.

In our Big Conversation 2026 we aim to, together, spotlight the health challenges faced by rural and coastal communities in Wessex, catalyse collaboration across sectors, explore approaches to reducing inequalities and improving access, and align regional efforts with national research and innovation priorities

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