Overview

A free online panel discussion exploring the UK’s Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) National Action Plan (NAP). This event will delve into the intricacies of the NAP, its commitments, and the collaborative efforts required for its successful implementation.

This event is free and all are welcome to attend. The expected duration of the event is one hour.

Speakers
  • Connie Longmate, Team lead – IPC and AMR, Department of Health and Social Care
  • Kate Gerrand, Senior Research Liaison Manager, Department of Health and Social Care
  • Jennifer Dow, AMR Policy Lead, Defra
  • Dr Tina Joshi, University of Plymouth and Co-Chair of the Knocking Out AMR project
  • Professor Chloe James, University of Salford
  • Dr Colin Brown, Deputy Director of Clinical & Emerging Infections, UK Health Security Agency
Programme

Timing

Title

Speaker

13:00 – 13:05

Welcome from the Chair

Dr Peter Cotgreave, Microbiology Society

13:05 – 13:10

Overview of the 2024-29 National Action Plan for AMR

Connie Longmate, Department of Health and Social Care

13:10 – 13:15

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Dr Tina Joshi, University of Plymouth and Co-Chair of the Knocking Out AMR project

13:15 – 13:45

Panel discussion

  • Decision-making around defining measures of success
  • Roles of different departments in the delivery of the National Action Plan
  • Using evidence to inform decisions
  • Expert engagement and input

Connie Longmate, Department of Health and Social Care

Kate Gerrand, Department of Health and Social Care

Jennifer Dow, AMR Policy Lead, Defra

Dr Tina Joshi, University of Plymouth and Co-Chair of the Knocking Out AMR project

Professor Chloe James, University of Salford

Dr Colin Brown, Deputy Director of Clinical & Emerging Infections, UK Health Security Agency

13:45 – 13:55

Q&A

 

13:55 – 14:00

Closing remarks

Dr Peter Cotgreave

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Registration

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Technology
The online panel discussion will be run via Zoom, a link for which will be sent to you via email prior to the meeting. Please ensure you have updated to the latest version of the Zoom desktop or mobile application (version 5.3 or higher is recommended).