Events
Forthcoming events
Later Life: Quality Care Matters
25 January 2012, The Barbican, London
The Uk's population is getting older. With this unprecedented demographic change comes a significant rise in demand for health and social care services. The Health and Social Care Bill sets out the government's plans to reform the NHS, making it more resilient to the impact of our ageing population. Integration is a central focus of the health reforms, and there is considered to be a real opportunity to address the issue of integrating health and social care around older people's needs.
For more information, contact events@public-sector-events.org.uk
Dignity Action Day
1 February 2012
Dignity Action Day asks everyone to give the gift of time to take action to promote dignity for people receiving care services in their communities. By supporting Dignity Action Day you can:
- raise awareness of the importance of Dignity in Care
- provide someone with an extra special day
- remind society that everyone has a role to play in respecting the dignity of those in your community
- be part of a national celebration and demonstrate solidarity for Dignity in Care
Information about how to take part and pledge your time can be found on the Dignity in care network website.
End of Life Care Commissioning
9 February 2012, ICO Conference Centre, London
15% discount for delegates booking through the National End of Life Care Intelligence Network - quote EOLCIN15% when you book
An event bringing you up-to-date with commissioning for high quality end of life care in the new commissioning landscape. Supported by the National Council for Palliative Care.
See the End of Life Care Commissioning website.
The National Council for Palliative Care
Beating the Barriers – Meeting the needs of people with heart failure at the end of life
22 March 2012, Prospero House, London
A conference which looks at the current position around cardiovascular disease and showcases good practice models to improve end of life care for people with heart failure. The conference will also highlight the work of the Heart Failure Group, ICD deactivation in specialist palliative care, with presentations from the British Heart Foundation and Marie Curie Cancer Care’s Caring Together programme.
See the The National Council for Palliative Care website.
Marie Curie Annual Palliative Care Research Conference
23 March 2012, The Royal Society of Medicine, London
This year's conference will focus on the 'challenge of symptom control in advanced progressive disease: what we can do?'.
For more information, contact oswin.taylor@mariecurie.org.uk
The National Council for Palliative Care
14–20 May 2012, Dying Matters Awareness Week
This year’s theme is ‘Small Actions, Big Difference’. During the week, a range of ideas and materials will be made available to raise awareness, promote conversation about end of life care issues and help you get involved.
Find out about Awareness Week events from the Dying Matters website.
National Children and Adult Services Conference
24–26 October 2012, Devonshire Park Centre, Eastbourne
An event important for councillors, directors, senior officers, directors of public health, policy makers and service managers with responsibility for children’s services and adult care in the statutory, voluntary and private sectors. It’s also an important opportunity for those with an interest in social care, children’s services and education. The conference will consist of a mix of keynote/ministerial addresses and sessions by key players in the adult, child and education sectors. There will also be opportunity to take part in breakouts and networking sessions.
The Conference Planning Committee will be particularly interested in bids relating to innovation. A bid form for fringe and policy session is available and must be returned by 27th February 2012.
Regular updates are available at Association of Directors of Adult Social Services website.