Seminar Four

  Migration, transnational links and life-course influences on health

The nature of migration in the UK has changed considerably over the years. In the 1950s and 1960s there was sizeable migration from ex-colonies such as the Indian sub-continent and the Commonwealth Caribbean but in the last decade there has been increasing non-voluntary migration and mobility of labour across Europe . In addition there has been a recurring process of 'return' migration to some home countries (e.g. Jamaica), which includes elderly people born in home countries, young people born in the UK as well as those who maintain transnational ties by having multiple residences. The relationship between migration and health is influenced not only by the social, political and economic milieu of the host society but also by historical circumstances of the home countries. This seminar will consider how life course approaches can increase our understanding of the context of migration and other key influences on the health of migrants. We will also consider how historical processes, particularly the construction of new communities, may have influenced the transmission of health over generations.

Date : January 24 th 2006

Venue : Room A-030, Medical School Building , Gibbet Hill Campus, University of Warwick .

Convenors : Hannah Bradby and David Owen

Programme details

Directions: University of Warwick

Attendance at the seminar will be limited to 50 participants. Places will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis within three categories (academic or researcher / community-based or voluntary organisation staff / statutory practitioner or policy-maker). Please complete and send a request for registration if you would like to attend.