Healthy Hydration in the UK: Expert Roundtable and Briefing

Following the publication of RSPH’s upcoming research, Healthy Hydration: The Importance of Drinking Water to Public Health, this online briefing will bring together leading voices from public health, academia, healthcare, policy and industry to discuss the report's findings and their implications for policy and practice. 

As an attendee, you will have the opportunity to hear directly from an expert panel who helped to inform the report as they explore opportunities to improve hydration behaviours, address barriers highlighted by the research, and consider priorities for future action. The session will also include a live audience poll at the start to gather views from attendees. 

Key takeaways will be insights into how the latest evidence can support better health outcomes across the UK and inform future policy, practice and collaboration. 

Objectives 

The session will: 

• Highlight the key findings from RSPH's healthy hydration research. 
• Explore what the evidence means for public health policy and practice. 
• Discuss current challenges and opportunities for improving hydration behaviours. 
• Consider priority areas for future research, advocacy and collaboration. 
• Share expert perspectives from across public health, healthcare, academia, policy and industry. 
• Gather audience insight through a live poll to help inform the discussion. 

Agenda 

Welcome and introductions 

Opening remarks from RSPH: Chair of session (Matthew Bazeley-Bell, RSPH) 

Research in context 

Brief overview of the newly published research and key themes (Dr Fernanda Aguilar Perez, RSPH) 

Roundtable discussion 

• Reactions to the findings 
• Implications for public health, healthcare and policy 
• Addressing barriers to healthy hydration 
• Future priorities and opportunities for action – what needs to happen next? 
• Areas for collaboration and further evidence generation 

Closing reflections 

Key takeaways and thanks.