Fuse Research Events
Reducing stigma, addressing trauma & improving outcomes for families
- Venue: The Catalyst, 3 Science Square, Newcastle Helix, NE4 5TG
- Start: Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT
- End: Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Research Conference - From understanding to action: Reducing stigma, addressing trauma and improving outcomes for women, families and communities
This event is jointly hosted by Fuse, NIHR School for Public Health Research; the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities; Newcastle City Council; and the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration North East and North Cumbria.
Overview
Examining how stigma, trauma and disadvantage shape people's lives - and what we can do differently to improve outcomes.
About the conference
Join leading researchers, policymakers, practitioners and experts-by-experience from across the region for a powerful one-day conference exploring some of the most pressing challenges facing women, families and marginalised communities.
This unique practice improvement event will bring together national speakers with regional leaders in research, public health, social care and community organisations to examine how stigma, trauma and disadvantage shape people's lives - and what we can do differently to improve outcomes.
What you will gain
Through inspiring keynote presentations, thought-provoking discussions, lived experience perspectives and interactive workshops, delegates will have the opportunity to:
- Explore some of the latest national and regional research on stigma, trauma, complex motherhood and social exclusion.
- Hear directly from people with lived experience, commissioners and those working on the front line of delivery service.
- Learn practical approaches to improving policy, services and professional practice.
- Network with colleagues from health, social care, public health, academia, local authorities, charities and community organisations.
- Contribute to discussions shaping future responses to trauma-informed and stigma-reducing practice.
Speakers and contributors
The conference features an outstanding line-up of speakers from universities including Northumbria, Newcastle, Liverpool John Moores, and Durham; local authorities and national organisations, alongside experts-by-experience whose voices and insights are central to the event.
Who should attend?
Whether you are a practitioner, manager, commissioner, policymaker, researcher, educator or community advocate, this event will provide fresh perspectives, practical learning and valuable opportunities to connect with others committed to reducing inequalities and improving lives.
Expect challenge. Expect inspiration. Expect practical ideas you can take back to your organisation and community.
Find out more and register to attend
