Environment and One Health

Tuesday 8 July

Webinars

Tue 8 Jul

18:30 - 20:30

Online

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Activity code: 152527

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Overview

In this webinar we will explore the impact of environmental factors and climate change on health. Our speakers will discuss air and water pollution, and their impact on health and the environment, as well as the growing impact of climate change on the global spread of disease.

The ‘One Health’ approach is based on the understanding that the health of humans, animals, plants and the environment are closely linked and interconnected. It is a collaborative, multi-disciplinary process, with the aim of achieving optimal health outcomes at a local, national and global level. This ‘One Health’ strategy is of paramount importance in the prevention and response to pandemics and other threats to health, as demonstrated by the recent COVID-19 pandemic.

In this series we will introduce viewers to the concept of ‘One Health’ through tailored 120 minute webinars led by speakers from the relevant sectors. Each webinar will consist of 3 talks, illustrated by cases, exploring the relationship between people, animals and ecosystems. The talks will be followed by an online expert panel discussion, with questions welcomed from online attendees.

Series webinars

2 September 2025: One Health 'in the field'

Organising Committee: Dr Naomi Bulteel, Dr Mary Fraser, Dr Mike MacKenzie

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Programme

Tuesday 8 July 2025

18:30	Introduction & Welcome Chair: Dr Sarah Bartlett, Specialist Registrar in Geriatric Medicine, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
18:35	The One Health implications of air pollution Professor Jill Belch, Professor of Vascular Medicine & Head of the Institute of Cardiovascular Research, University of Dundee * Air pollution impact on human & environmental health * Sustainable development goals * impact on vulnerable groups
19:05	Pharmaceuticals in the environment - the pandemic lurking in our waterways Professor Alistair Boxall, Professor of Environmental Science, University of York * Pharmaceutical and chemical pollution in our water * Managing the environmental impact of prescribing
19:35	Environmental change and vector-borne disease Professor Heather Ferguson, Professor of Infectious Disease Ecology, University of Glasgow * Changing epidemiology * Malaria surveillance * West Nile Virus
20:05	Panel discussion & Q&A With Dr Mike MacKenzie, Consultant in Infectious Diseases, NHS Highland
20:30	Close

Please note that on occasion event programmes may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Fees

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	Fee £
Standard Fee	£25
RCPE Fellow / Member	£15
Allied Health Professional	£15
RCPE Student Member	£0

Cancellation policy

If you have to cancel your place within 4 days of this event, we regret that we are unable to provide a refund.

The event will be available to view on-demand for 28 days after the live event, therefore, there is still an opportunity to view the talks if you are not able to attend on the day.

Booking Terms & Conditions: Please read the College’s full event booking Ts&Cs regarding event changes, CPD, and data protection in the event policies section on our Event FAQ pages.

Further information

Certificates

All relevant events are approved for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). To receive a CPD certificate delegates must have completed the online feedback survey. The survey will close 28 days after the original broadcast of the event on the 5 August 2025, with certificates being issued shortly after this.

Certificates cannot be issued after the survey has closed.

Catch-up

Registered delegates can view this event on catch-up for 28 days following the live event, i.e. until 5 August 2025. Please note that in line with Federation rules, the CPD period is for 28 days from the live event. To obtain a CPD certificate you must complete the online feedback survey by 5 August 2025.

If you are unable to attend this event live but would like to view this event for 28 days post-event and qualify for a CPD certificate (if feedback is completed), please register before the live event is due to take place in order to be given access. It is no longer possible to register for catch-up viewing after the live event has taken place.

Event co-ordinator

Orela Deane

Telephone

+ 44 (0)131 247 3659

o.deane@rcpe.ac.uk

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