| Single Assessment Process - training materials Conferences (Conferences which have already taken place have been retained on this list for reference, contact information etc) The following listing is subject to ongoing review and revision... Building telecare through effective procurement - Conference [Department of Health] A free one day conference in both London (Russell Hotel 14 November 2006) and Leeds (Elland Road Football Stadium 23 November 2006). An event for all professionals involved in providing telecare services. Visit the NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency telecare website link given below for full details or contact by telephone. Contact Details: Tel: +44 (0)114 267 6004 | Fax: E–mail: telecareawarenessday@pasa.nhs.uk | Web links: http://www.pasa.nhs.uk/eat/telecare.stm | Target group: HAs | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: free of charge | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Making Successful Referrals to the POVA List [Action on Elder Abuse - AEA] Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) in conjunction with the Department of Health (DH) has put together a series of conferences aimed at improving the quality of referrals. With representatives from the Department of Health POVA team and CSCI and CSIW this is an opportunity for you to bring your own cases to gain advice and guidance from the experts and to participate in surgeries advising on real life scenarios. Making Successful Referrals to the POVA List - Your chance to get answers to all those questions you’ve been asking! The first of these is on 18 October 2006 in Llandrindod Wells at the Metropole Hotel. Conference leaflet Booking form Contact Details: Natalie Fernandez, Senior Events Co-ordinator, Action on Elder Abuse Tel: 0044 (0)208 765 7000 | Fax: E–mail: natalie@elderabuse.org.uk | Web links: http://www.elderabuse.org.uk | Target group: LAs | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Managing Violence across Care Settings A week's conference abroad in Malta, staying at the Intercontinental Hotel 18-24 April 2006. This is a two-day conference with optional extra workshop which will examine current approaches in managing violence and aggression across a number of care settings and will provide a platform for exploring the benefits of adopting innovative evidence based practices versus the more traditional approaches. Contact Details: Graeme Brady Studio III 32 Gay Street Bath BA1 2NT Tel: +44 (0)1225 334111 | Fax: E–mail: info@studio3.org | Web links: http://studio3.info/members/showthread.php?t=257 | Target group: LA/HA | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Wired for the third age : ICT facilitated health and social care for older people A one day conference on Thursday 14 December 2006 at York University, Heslington, York . The 'modernisation' of health and social care management and practice for older people, which has been underway in the UK for several years, represents a significant challenge to professionals, managers and users alike. Central to these policy directives is the adoption of new information and communications technologies (ICTs) as a means to achieve the two central policy objectives of improved integration between health and social care service providers and a commitment to make health and social services person-centred . This one-day conference, supported through the Department of Health's Modernising Adult Social Care programme, is intended to showcase a number of innovative health informatics projects designed to improve the health and social care of older people. Some of the issues to be addressed will be: Can ICTs enable greater information sharing through the Single assessment Process? What are the lessons for shaping the design of effective health and social care informatics applications? How can ICTs facilitate user-centred health and social care? Do older people want to use ICTs? Can the Internet inform older people and enable better communication with service providers? List of Speakers (see website for further details about speakers): James Barlow - John Powell - Carl Renold - John Doyle - Guy Dewsbury - Helen Petrie - Keren Down - Andrew Webster - Brian D. Loader - Leigh Keeble - Mike Hardey - Becky Nightingale. Directions to the ARRC in York (pdf) given on the website. If you would like to attend this event, please email Antonia Luther-Jones: at the University of York for further information. Contact Details: Antonia Luther-Jones, SIRU, University of York Social Informatics Research Unit University of York Heslington York YO10 5DD Tel: +44 1904 430000 | Fax: +44 1904 433433 E–mail: alj504@york.ac.uk | Web links: http://www.york.ac.uk/res/siru/wiredforthethirdage.htm | Target group: | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Age Concern England (ACE) Age Agenda Conference 2006 : The Complete Picture on Public Policy and Older People A one day conference on 7 March 2006 at the Radisson SAS Portman Hotel, London W1. The conference will be accompanied by the Age Agenda 2006 report. There will be speakers in both the morning and afternoon with discussion seminars. Speakers include: Catherine McCoughlin (Chair, ACE); Helena Herklots (Head of Policy, ACE); Gordon Lishman (DG, ACE). Ed Mayo (CE, National Consumer Council); David Brindle (The Guardian); Professor John Hills (Pensions Commission member); Dr Jane Barratt (International Federation Association, Canada). Contact Details: ACE Events Department Astral House 1268 London Road London SW16 4ER Tel: +44 (0)20 8765 7605 | Fax: +44 (0)20 8765 1366 E–mail: eventsdept@ace.org.uk | Web links: http://www.ageconcern.org.uk/ageagenda | Target group: | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: BJHC Events HC2007 : Challenging Boundaries 24th annual Healthcare Computing Conference and Exhibition A three day conference to be held between 19-21 March 2007 in Harrogate Centre. Numerous speakers and five stream daily presentations; case histories. Contact Details: HC2007 Exhibition FREEPOST KT4739 45 Woodland Grove Weybridge Surrey KT13 9BR Tel: +44 (0)1932 849290 | Fax: +44 (0)1932 830227 E–mail: hc2007@bjhc.co.uk | Web links: http://www.healthcare-computing.co.uk | Target group: LA/HAs | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: various rates dependent upon status (student rate available) | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: BJHC Events The Autumn Forum Fifth Annual Conference & Exhibition : Connecting NHS healthcare and socialcare - getting the right information to the right place at the right time A one day conference to be held in Lakeside Conference Centre, Conference Aston, Aston University, Birmingham on 25 October 2006. A series of presentations, case-histories and an exhibition designed to give guidance and information on how healthcare and socialcare organisations can increase efficiency through sharing information. Session presenters will set the scene and provide guidance and updates. The day is entirely interactive and includes electronic voting within the two facilitated panel discussions. Session 3 will be on "Electronic single assessment process (eSAP)" led by Robin Stern, Director Medical Mosaic Ltd., and Project Manager, National Framework for Electronic SAP Implementation. Chairman: Robin Guenier (Chairman, Medix UK plc) with numerous speakers. Contact Details: Pelican Services, 45 Woodland Grove Weybridge Surrey KT13 9EQ Tel: +44 (0)1932 849290 | Fax: +44 (0)1932 830227 E–mail: autumnforum@pelicanservices.co.uk | Web links: http://www.bjhc.co.uk/autumnforum | Target group: LA/HAs | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: reduced rate: £450.02; otherwise £528.75 incl. VAT. Student rate: £176.25 incl. VAT | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Capita Conferences endorsed by Help the Aged and BGOP. Older People's Services : Improving Opportunities, Engagement and Wellbeing A one day conference to be held on Friday 12th October 2007 in central London (venue tba). Chaired by Chris Bain, (National Development Manager, Age Concern). Other speakers: Ruth Eley (CSIP, DH); Helen Taylor (Audit Commission); Sarah Giff (Severn Wye Energy Agency); Paul McGarry (Manchester City Council); Sophie Martin (LB Camden); Bill Wragge (Cotswold DC). This conference will look at how local authorities and their partners can successfully work together to promote and support the independence and wellbeing of the increasing numbers of older people in their communities. Contact Details: Capital Conferences Administration 17 Rochester Row, London SWlP 1LA Tel: +44 (0)20 7808 5252 | Fax: +44 (0)870 165 8989 E–mail: | Web links: http://www.capitaconferences.co.uk | Target group: LAs | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: £229.13 to £640.38 inc. VAT | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Capita Conferences in association with Centre for Policy on Ageing (CPA), Planning, Commissioning & Delivering Integrated Services for Older People A one day conference to be held on 24 February 2006 in central London (venue tba). Planning, Commissioning & Delivering Integrated Services for Older People is based on extensive research with those involved in planning, commissioning and delivering services for older people, and against the backdrop of the new policy context. This conference aims to examine through case studies, fine-grained analyses and high-level presentations how best to build a strategic, whole-systems approach to the integrated provision of older people's services. Chair - David Walden (Director of Strategy, CSCI). Speakers include: Ruth Eley (DH); Janet Crampton (DH), Jo Williams (Mencap); Eryl Davies (Bucks CC); Guy Robertson (POPP Lead, DH); Sheila Bremner (Cambridge City and South Cambs PCT). Contact Details: 17 Rochester Row, London SWlP 1LA Tel: +44 (0)20 7808 5252 or 5283 | Fax: +44 (0)870 165 8989 E–mail: | Web links: http://www.capitaconferences.co.uk | Target group: | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Capita Conferences in association with Centre for Policy on Ageing (CPA), Single Assessment Process : Moving Forward A one day conference to be held on Wednesday 31 January 2007 in central London (venue tba). Chaired by Gillian Crosby, CPA Director with speakers from the Department of Health, NHS Connecting for Health, Help the Aged, various local authorities and a PCT. The agenda has been crafted to help you get to grips with the ongoing challenges of implementation in the context of the expanding horizons of the SAP programme. There will be case studies on e-SAP and Integrating SAP with chronic disease management agenda. Extended session of questions and discussion. Contact Details: Capital Conferences Administration 17 Rochester Row, London SWlP 1LA Tel: +44 (0)20 7808 5252 | Fax: +44 (0)870 165 8989 E–mail: | Web links: http://www.capitaconferences.co.uk | Target group: | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: £411.25 to £640.38 inc. VAT | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Capita Conferences in association with Centre for Policy on Ageing (CPA), Single Assessment Process : Ongoing Implementation and the Implications of CAF A one day conference to be held on 11 July 2006 in central London (venue tba). Keynote address: "SAP & CAF in the Wider Policy Context" by Craig Muir, (Director, Older People and Disability Care Services Directorate, Department of Health). Speakers include: Jan Hoogewerf, (Project Director, National e-SAP, NHS Connecting For Health); Keith Strahan (Co-Chair Pan-London SAP, Lead Joint Manager SAP Hounslow Council); Keith Wilson, (Adviser, Institute of Healthy Ageing); and others. Two streams in the afternoon: a Case Study of e-SAP with Karen Banks, SAP Project Manager, Sunderland Teaching PCT and Pauline Hobson, Modern Matron & Business Change Lead, Sunderland Teaching PCT; or, a Common Assessment Framework panel session with three Panellists and Panel Chair, Gillian Crosby, CPA Director. Contact Details: 17 Rochester Row, London SWlP 1LA Tel: +44 (0)20 7808 5252 | Fax: +44 (0)870 165 8989 E–mail: | Web links: http://www.capitaconferences.co.uk | Target group: | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Counsel and Care supported by housing21 Cutting Corners or Cutting Costs? Assessing the value of early intervention in older people's services A one day conference held on 16 November 2006, at the Barbican Centre, London. A major priority for ministers in the Department of Health and the new Department for Communities and Local Government is to encourage social services, housing departments and the NHS to develop more early intervention services. The rationale is to enhance older people's quality of life and save on future costs of care. This Counsel and Care conference seeks to provide a forum for delegates to debate the future of early intervention services and to learn from best practice. Keynote speech: Ivan Lewis MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department of Health, "The future of early intervention services for older people". Contact Details: Marijana Sevic, Westminster Advisers Ltd., 48 Westminster Palace Gardens, 1-7 Artillery Row, London SW1P 1RR. Tel: +44 (0)20 7227 1643 | Fax: +44 (0)20 7222 9501 E–mail: marijana@westminsteradvisers.co.uk | Web links: http://www.counselandcare.org.uk | Target group: LAs | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: Early booking rate: £225 and after 8 September: £255 | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Harrogate Training & Development, Older People : Developing Effective Integrated Services, Improving Independence One day conference on 8 November 2005, venue to be announced in Harrogate. Chair: Keith McLean (Director, Harrogate Training & Development). Keynote speakers: Brian Edwards (Chair, Notts Healthcare NHS Trust, Emeritus Professor of Health Care Development, Univ. of Sheffield) and Stephen Booty (Chief Executive, Nestor Healthcare Group plc). Speakers include: Bernard Dowling (NPCRDC); Tony Elson (DH); Paul Flood (Wiltshire CC); Ruth Hofbauer (Newcastle and North Tyneside Mental Health NHS Trust); Barbara Vaughan (Integrated Healthcare Consulting. Contact Details: Progress House, 87 Skipton Road, Harrogate, HG1 4LF Tel: +44 (0)1423 506611 | Fax: +44 (0)1423 531166 E–mail: info@htd.org.uk | Web links: http://www.htd.org.uk | Target group: | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Harrogate Training & Development Structured Partnership Working : A whole system approach A two day workshop event to be held on a choice of dates and venues: 4 and 5 April 2006 in London or 22 and 23 May 2006 in Manchester. Developments in health and social care have focused on the benefits which can occur from inter-agency working and the need to develop new partnerships that provide the value-added innovative services which are vital to patient /client satisfaction. However, it is difficult to build productive partnerships on an ad hoc basis. What is required is a structured approach to building partnerships which provide a well-defined method to productive joint working. Harrogate Training & Development has developed a new approach to building partnerships - Structured Partnership Development - which is the focus for this two-day intensive workshop. Objectives of the Workshop: To build an awareness of the power of partnerships To highlight the obstacles to effective partnership working How to learn from partners To provide an introduction to Structured Partnership Development To understand the need for shared targets Learning to redesign services from a partnership perspective. The facilitator is: Dr Phil Barden, Director of Research, Harrogate Training & Development. Contact Details: Progress House, 87 Skipton Road, Harrogate HG1 4LF Tel: +44 (0)1423 506611 | Fax: +44 (0)1423 531166 E–mail: info@htd.org.uk | Web links: www.htd.org.uk | Target group: HAs | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Health Care Conferences, Managing Long Term Conditions A one day conference on 5 April 2006 at London Hilton Metropole. A big event for all those involved in supporting people with long term conditions, with 7 conference streams and 39 sessions from policy makers, leading clinicians, managers and healthcare professionals offering services in the most innovative ways. Over 50 companies and organisations exhibiting. Contact Details: Compton Business Centre, Compton Abdale, Nr Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 4DL Tel: +44 (0)870 2500 368 | Fax: +44 (0)870 2500 369 E–mail: enquiries@ukhcc.com | Web links: http://www.ukhcc.com/event/cm.html | Target group: HAs | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: £232.65 to £408.90 VAT inclusive. | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Healthcare Events A Practical Guide to Protecting Vulnerable Adults A one day conference on 7 February 2006 at The Royal Society, London. There are many issues that need to be addressed when discussing ways to tackle the abuse of vulnerable adults. This conference, through a number of case studies, addresses the issues you may be currently facing, as well as enabling you to explore new ways of working to meet patient needs. Chairman: Mervyn Eastman (UK Director, Better Government for Older People and President, The Practitioner Alliance Against Abuse of Vulnerable Adults) with ten speakers from a variety of settings. Contact Details: 2 Acre Road, Kingston, Surrey KT2 6EF Tel: +44 (0)20 8541 1399 | Fax: +44 (0) 8547 2300 E–mail: info@healthcare-events.co.uk | Web links: http://www.healthcare-events.co.uk | Target group: LA/HAs | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: £387.75 to £528.75 incl. VAT | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Healthcare Events Care Pathways A Practical Guide to Improving Clinical Practice through Developing and Using Care Pathways A one day conference to be held on 27 February 2007 at the Manchester conference centre, Manchester. Chairman is Marie Kehoe, Board Member, The European Pathway Association and President, The Irish Society for Quality and Safety in Healthcare and numerous speakers . This practical based conference brings together clinicians and managers from all over the country to share their experiences of developing, implementing and monitoring integrated care pathways in their organisations. Contact Details: 2 Acre Road, Kingston, Surrey KT2 6EF Tel: +44 (0)20 8541 1399 | Fax: +44 (0) 8547 2300 E–mail: naomi@healthcare-events.co.uk | Web links: http://www.healthcare-events.co.uk | Target group: LA/HAs | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: £340.75 to £558.13 incl. VAT for one day; discounts available on group bookings. | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Healthcare Events Improving Care for Older People 2006 A two day conference to be held on 26/27 June 2006, Savoy Place, London. The fourth annual conference examining the key practical issues in improving services and care delivery for older people. Keynote presentations from: Gordon Lishman OBE, Professor John Young, Professor Peter Crome, Richard Humphries plus further 41 leading practitioners actively involved in the improvement of services for older people. Contact Details: 2 Acre Road, Kingston, Surrey KT2 6EF Tel: +44 (0)20 8541 1399 | Fax: +44 (0) 8547 2300 E–mail: info@healthcare-events.co.uk | Web links: http://www.healthcare-events.co.uk | Target group: LA/HAs | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: £387.75 to £528.75 incl. VAT for one day; discounts available on group bookings. | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Healthcare Events Joining Forces to Deliver Improved Stroke Care A one day conference to be held on 19 October 2006 at The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London. CPD Accredited one day conference to cover a wide range of topics on improving stroke care. The Conference provides a unique opportunity to join the National Audit Office in shaping the future of Stroke Services. Keynote speakers include amongst others: Rosie Winterton MP, Minister of State for Health Services; Edward Leigh MP, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee; Karen Taylor OBE, Director Health VfM Audit, NAO; and, Professor Roger Boyle CBE, National Clinical Director for Stroke, DH. Contact Details: 2 Acre Road, Kingston, Surrey KT2 6EF Tel: +44 (0)20 8541 1399 | Fax: +44 (0) 8547 2300 E–mail: Katie@healthcare-events.co.uk | Web links: http://www.healthcare-events.co.uk | Target group: LA/HAs | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: £311.38 to £528.75 incl. VAT for one day; discounts available on group bookings. | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: HOPDEV organised by Foundations Housing for an Ageing Population - the Agenda for the Future The Housing and Older People Development Group (HOPDEV) conference A one day conference on 8th June 2006 at the Royal College of Surgeons, London. The ageing of the population affects every aspect of society - this is particularly true of housing. 30% of all UK households are currently headed by someone aged 60 or over and this is set to increase. This conference will look ahead to how to meet the housing challenges and opportunities presented by our ageing society, as well as making improvements to the housing and support available today. The Housing and Older People Development Group (HOPDEV) is the group charged with advising Government on housing and older people. Its members include housing providers, older people, voluntary organisations, local authorities, and other experts on housing and related issues. Baroness Andrews OBE, Parliamentary Secretary at the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, will open this conference with the keynote address on Government policy on housing and older people. The Government has announced that it will be developing a new housing strategy for older people, and delegates will have the opportunity to hear about the latest thinking on this. HOPDEV will launch two new reports at the conference: The 'AT HOME' toolkit designed to help ensure that housing and related services take account of the needs of black and minority ethnic (BME) elders. It will be particularly useful to service commissioners and providers, as well as older people from BME Groups. A new leaflet on ageism in housing. This seeks to spread understanding of ageism, its impact in housing provision for older people, and how to tackle it. The conference will conclude with an expert panel debating the major challenges in housing, and delegates will be invited to ask questions. Contact Details: FOUNDATIONS Bleaklow House Howard Town Mill Glossop Derbyshire SK13 8HT Tel: 01457 891909 | Fax: 01457 869361 E–mail: scollins@cel.co.uk | Web links: http://www.cel.co.uk/foundations/conferences_and_events/other_events.htm | Target group: LAs | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: Delegate places start from only £50 + VAT. There are also a number of free places for older people. | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Subsidized event through funding from the Department of Health and Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. HSJ Conferences Demystifying the National Programme for IT Realising the benefits for patients and clinicians A one day conference on 26 October 2006 to be held at Marriott Hotel, Regents Park, London NW3. Keynote session by Lord Warner of Brockley, Minister of State for Reform - Connecting the NHS: Communicating the vision of the National Programme for IT. Chair: Alexis Nolan, Features Editor (HSJ). Contact Details: Conference Registration, 33-39 Bowling Green Lane, London EC1R 0DA. Tel: 0845 056 8299 | Fax: +44 (0)20 7505 6001 E–mail: hsjconferences@emap.com | Web links: http://www.hsj-NHSit.co.uk | Target group: HAs | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: from £264.38 and £699.13 incl. VAT | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: HSJ Conferences, Fundamentals of Commissioning Navigating the changing landscape of NHS commissioning A one day conference on 27 March 2007, at the Savoy Place, Institute of Electrical Engineers, London WC2. Contact Details: Fundamentals of Commissioning Conference Registration Ground Floor, 33-39 Bowling Green Lane, London EC1R 0DA Tel: +44 (0)845 056 8299 | Fax: +44 (0)20 7505 6001 E–mail: HSJconferences@emap.com | Web links: http://www.hsj-commissioning.co.uk | Target group: HAs | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: £346.63 to £699.13 VAT inclusive. | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: HSJ Conferences, Managing Long Term Conditions Developing models of integrated working to reduce admissions and deliver patient-led services A one day conference on 12 October 2006 at The Oval, London SE11. Opening remarks from the Chair: David A Peat, Chief Executive at Burnley, Pendle & Rossendale PCT. Speakers on main topics: Understanding the changing landscape; Collaborative working - engagement within and beyond health; and, Reducing Pressure on Acute Services. Contact Details: Managing Long Term Conditions Registration Ground Floor, 33-39 Bowling Green Lane, London EC1R 0DA Tel: +44 (0)845 056 8299 | Fax: +44 (0)20 7505 6001 E–mail: HSJconferences@emap.com | Web links: http://www.hsj-longtermconditions.co.uk | Target group: HAs | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: £440.63 to £675.63 VAT inclusive. | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: HSJ Conferences Self Care Symposium Delivering integrated self care support services A one day conference on 29 March 2006 to be held at Ibis Hotel Earls Court, London SW6. Keynote session by Lord Warner of Brockley, Minister of State for NHS Delivery - Understanding the role of self care in the modern NHS. Chair: Nick Edwards, Editor, HSJ. Contact Details: Conference Registration, 33-39 Bowling Green Lane, London EC1R 0DA. Tel: 0845 056 8299 | Fax: +44 (0)20 7505 6001 E–mail: hsjconferences@emap.com | Web links: http://www.hsj-selfcare.co.uk | Target group: HAs | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: £440.63 and £699.13 incl. VAT | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Integrated Care Network 7TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF INTEGRATED CARE On the 29/30 November at Excel International Exhibition and Conference Centre, London Docklands, NHS Networks in association with the International Network of Integrated Care will be holding a major conference. The event is aimed at bringing together practitioners, managers, policy-makers and researchers who are working in the field of integrated care, disease management and health and social care networks to exchange knowledge, experience and innovative practice. To present your work at the conference please e-mail your abstract direct to : Jennifer Smith at inic@igitur.uu.nl as soon as possible. It would also be helpful if you could state that you are a member of CSIP's Integrated Care Network. Please use the following format: - A structured abstract (no more than 200 words) including: case description; analysis of innovation; conclusions and points of learning - Names and details of the authors including institutional affiliations and contact details - Notification of which conference theme your wish to submit for: 'chronic disease management' or 'health and social care networks' (or 'both' if relevant) - The type of presentation: 'innovations poster' Further details about the conference can be found at the website link below. Contact Details: Wellington House, 2nd Floor, 133 - 155 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8UG. Tel: | Fax: E–mail: | Web links: http://www.networks.nhs.uk | Target group: | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Laing & Buisson 2007 Telecare and Assistive Technology Conference One day conference in central London (venue tba) on 16 January 2007. Keynote presentation: Ivan Lewis MP, Parliamentary under Secretary of State for Care Services. Contact Details: 29 Angel Gate, City Road, London EC1V 2PT Tel: +44 (0)20 7923 5348 | Fax: +44 (0)20 7841 0048 E–mail: conferences@laingbuisson.co.uk | Web links: http://www.laingbuisson.co.uk | Target group: LA/HA | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: £511.13 incl.VAT | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Laing & Buisson Local Area Agreements: a New Challenge for Local Democracy One day conference in central London at the Mayfair Conference Centre on 3 May 2006. The conference aims to explore the key themes and challenges and to faciliate open discussion between speakers and delegates throughout the day. Chair: Ian Winter, Independent Consultant and previously Director of Social Care Northamptonshire. Keynote address: A radical new approach, Julie Wyeth, Head of Local Area Agreement Team, ODPM. Contact Details: 29 Angel Gate, City Road, London EC1V 2PT Tel: +44 (0)20 7923 5348 | Fax: +44 (0)20 7841 0048 E–mail: conferences@laingbuisson.co.uk | Web links: http://www.laingbuisson.co.uk | Target group: LA/HA | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: £511.13 incl.VAT | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Laing & Buisson The Political & Regulatory Environment for Care Homes & Homecare One day conference in central London at the Mayfair Conference Centre on 6 February 2006. [postponed from 22 November 2005] Speakers and Chair: Gillian Crosby (CPA Director). Jonathan Phillips (CSCI); Prof. Edward Peck (Univ. of Birmingham); Peter Grose (Lester Aldridge Solicitors); Colin Angel (UKHCA); Sukhvinder Stubbs (Better Regulation Taskforce); Daniel Blake (AEA); Mike Wardle (CSCC). This conference will shed light on the political and practical realities of the regulatory environment in which providers of care homes and home care services exist. Contact Details: 29 Angel Gate, City Road, London EC1V 2PT Tel: +44 (0)20 7923 5348 | Fax: +44 (0)20 7841 0048 E–mail: conferences@laingbuisson.co.uk | Web links: http://www.laingbuisson.co.uk | Target group: LA/HA | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: LexisNexus UK Conferences and Training endorsed by BGOP (Better Government for Older People) Older Peoples' Services : Promoting inclusion, wellbeing and independent living in your local authority One day conference on 28 February 2006 in central London (venue tba). Keynote address: Mark Heholt (Head of Ageing Society Division, Department of Work and Pensions). Chair: Mervyn Eastman (UK Director, BGOP). Other speakers: Phil Spence (Tameside MBC), Andrew Archibald (Dorset CC), Christine Ashdown (APG, DWP), Rita Cheatle (Thurrock Council & PCT), Gerry Calder (Thurrock Over Fifties Forum), Denise Murphy (Director RSVP) Contact Details: Halsbury House 35 Chancery Lane London WC2A 1EL Tel: +44 (0)20 7347 3573 | Fax: +44 (0)20 7347 3576 E–mail: conferences@lexisnexis.co.uk | Web links: http://www.conferencesandtraining.com/olderpeople | Target group: | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: MacIntyre My Life : My Plan - A one day conference providing a fresh perspective to Person Centre Planning A one day conference to be held on 18 May 2006 at The Botanical Gardens, Birmingham. An opportunity to share ideas about achieving real change in the way services are designed, planned, delivered and evaluated. Expert speakers and pioneering thinkers available to discuss ways of influencing system change enabling transformations to the life experiences and expectations of people in receipt of support. Contact Details: 602 South Seventh Street Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK9 2JA Tel: +44 (0)1908 230100 | Fax: +44 (0)1908 695643 E–mail: conference@macintyrecharity.org | Web links: www.macintyrecharity.org | Target group: LAs | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: £175 | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Maing Research Count, School of Health and Social Studies A Stitch in Time ...Developing the Prevention Agenda Making Research Count / Age Concern Coventry Regional Conference A one day conference on 10 May 2006 held at the Alan Higgs Centre, Coventry. This day will provide an inter-professional opportunity to explore the role and contribution of targetted early intervention and low-level support services in promoting older people's well-being and in preventing crisis. Chair: Michael Vincent, Chief Executive Age Concern, Coventry. Speakers from localities in the region. Contact Details: Deborah Williamson University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL. Tel: +44 (0)2476 574233 | Fax: E–mail: deborah.williamson@warwick.ac.uk | Web links: http://www.warwick.ac.uk/go/mrcount | Target group: | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: £80 (statutory), £50 (voluntary). | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: National Pensioners Convention (NPC) NPC Health Conference : The Future of the NHS A one day conference on 4 October 2006 to be held at the Indian YMCA, Fitzroy Square, London. The event is aimed at both health professionals and pensioners with an active interest in the NHS, and particularly those involved with PCTs or Patient Forums. Contact Details: Neil Jordan, National Officer 19-23 Ironmonger Row London EC1V 3QN Tel: +44 (0)20 7553 6510 | Fax: +44 (0)20 7553 6511 E–mail: admin@npcuk.org.uk | Web links: http://www.npcuk.org.uk | Target group: HAs | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: Small fee which includes a buffet lunch. | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Neil Stewart Associates / King's Fund Wanless Social Care Review: Future options for older people A one day conference on 4 April 2006 to be held in central London at the Inmarsat Conference Centre. The King's Fund commissioned a social care review last year, led by Sir Derek Wanless, examining the long-term demands for and supply of social care for older people in England. The findings of the Review will be explored at this one-day conference. This will be the first opportunity for delegates to explore the Review findings, hear the reactions of key stakeholders, ask questions of Sir Derek Wanless and social care leaders, and debate the implications with peers and senior figures in the world of social care. Aimed at chief executives, social services and PCT directors, and other senior commissioning, finance and planning managers in the statutory and independent sectors, this conference will provide delegates with a definitive analysis of the findings of the Review. Following the recent publication of the White Paper on improving community health and care services, the conference will also hear from the government about its latest policies on adult social care. Contact Details: PO Box 39976 2nd Floor 1 Benjamin Street London EC1M 5YT Tel: +44 (0)20 7324 4330 | Fax: +44 (0)20 7490 8830 E–mail: info@neilstewartassociates.co.uk | Web links: http://www.neilstewartassociates.com/sh203/register.html | Target group: LAs/HAs | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: NHS Care Record Development Board (CRDB) Your Care, Your Record : Care Record Development Board 2006 Conference See the technology of the National Programme for IT in the NHS in action at this one day conference to be held on 23 November 2006 in Islington, London. See website for further details. Contact Details: Tel: | Fax: E–mail: crdb@cfh.nhs.uk | Web links: http://etdevents.connectingforhealth.nhs.uk | Target group: HAs | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Pavilion From Service Led to Person Centred Designing and delivering services in partnership with older people A one day conference on either 4 July 2006 at ORT House Conference Centre, central London. The aims of this conference are to identify the challenges and opportunities in managing older people's services following recent publications and guidance. To share learning from experience in managing change with practical examples. Chair: Deborah Klee, Independent Consultant, Lead for the Healthcare Commission, CSCI and Audit Commission National Review of Older People's Services 2005. Other speakers include: David Behan, Chief Executive CSCI; Jonathan Ellis, Policy Manager, Health and Social Care, Help the Aged; Luke O'Shea, Lead for "A Sure Start to later life", Social Exclusion Unit, ODPM and others. There are parellel workshop sessions in the morning and afternoon. Contact Details: Freepost RLUZ-ATEU-RYUZ Pavilion Richmond House Richmond Road Brighton BN2 3RL Tel: 0870 890 1080 | Fax: 0870 890 1081 E–mail: info@pavpub.com | Web links: http://www.pavpub.com | Target group: LAs | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: see website for fees | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Pavilion Integrating and Implementing Person-centre Approaches A one day conference on either 11 October 2006 at ORT House Conference Centre, central London. The aims of this conference are to review the progress towards person-centred services and will explore the issues of integrating and implementing person-centred approaches for people with learning disabilities. Workshops will also explore issues specific to people with severe and complex needs as well as to people with mild to moderate disabilities. It will provide information, examples of good practice, practical strategies and the opportunity to ask questions and explore issues within delegates' own services and experience. Contact Details: Freepost RLUZ-ATEU-RYUZ Pavilion Richmond House Richmond Road Brighton BN2 3RL Tel: 0870 890 1080 | Fax: 0870 890 1081 E–mail: info@pavpub.com | Web links: http://www.pavpub.com | Target group: LAs | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: see website for fees | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Pavilion Modernising Adult Social Care : Opportunities for offering choice and independence A one day conference on 29 March 2006 at Ashford International Hotel and Conference Centre, Kent. Ministerial address by David Miliband MP, Minister for Local Government and Communities, ODPM: The Government's challenge to local authorities. Chair: Nigel Vian (Electronic Services Programme Director, Social Services, Kent CC). Contact Details: Freepost RLUZ-ATEU-RYUZ Pavilion Richmond House Richmond Road Brighton BN2 3RL Tel: 0870 890 1080 | Fax: 0870 890 1081 E–mail: info@pavpub.com | Web links: http://www.pavpub.com | Target group: LAs | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Pavilion Our Health, Our Care, Our Say: Learning from the early adopters of integrated care Regional workshops A one day conference on either 21 June 2006 (central London) or 13 July 2006 (The Met Hotel, Leeds). A programme of regionally based workshops aimed at helping frontline teams and managers to implement the White Paper. The workshops will be rooted in the established eveidence of best practice from evaluations. The challenge of identifying barriers to progress, and ways of surmounting them, will be central to the process. The workshops will also benefit from contributions from Research in Practice for Adults (RiPfA). Chair: Peter Thistlethwaite (Editor, Journal of Integrated Care). Contact Details: Freepost RLUZ-ATEU-RYUZ Pavilion Richmond House Richmond Road Brighton BN2 3RL Tel: 0870 890 1080 | Fax: 0870 890 1081 E–mail: info@pavpub.com | Web links: http://www.pavpub.com | Target group: LAs | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: see website for fees | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Pavilion and English Community Care Association (ECCA) Commissioning - Getting it right for everyone A one day conference on 1 June 2006 at The Manchester Conference Centre, University of Manchester. To identify the challenges facing commissioners and to determine how these might best be addressed using examples of current good practice. Key themes are: joining working and the role of commissioning in the whole system; commissioning for outcomes and effective use of resources. Chair: Martin Green (Chief Executive, ECCA). Contact Details: Freepost RLUZ-ATEU-RYUZ Pavilion Richmond House Richmond Road Brighton BN2 3RL Tel: 0870 890 1080 | Fax: 0870 890 1081 E–mail: info@pavpub.com | Web links: http://www.pavpub.com | Target group: LAs/HAs | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: £229.13 to £489.39 incl. VAT | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Royal Institute for Public Health (RIPH), Preventing Malnutrition in the Community : What Works? A one day conference on 28 November 2006, at the RIPH in Portland Place, London. Organised by Royal Institute of Public Health in collaboration with European Nutrition for Health Alliance and ILC UK. The programme is still being devised but will comprise: Key presentations, Case studies, Workshops, Recommendations for policy. Malnutrition is a particular problem in ageing populations: metabolic and physiological changes associated with the ageing process render older people particularly susceptible to mineral and nutrient deficiencies. Malnutrition is not only a problem on its own: it compromises the health outcomes of individuals, may delay the speed of recovery and increase mortality. The impact on population health is significant, as is the burden to individuals and their carers, not to mention the economic impact on the health care system. Yet awareness of this issue is low - not only amongst the general public, but within the medical and nursing professions and amongst health care managers, health insurers, patients, policymakers and politicians. It is against this background that a group of stakeholders from across the health arena have formed the European Nutrition for Health Alliance in a united effort to raise awareness of the importance and the urgency of the issue of malnutrition and to build an agenda for action at the European level. Throughout the UK, several initiatives exist that help prevent malnutrition in care homes. Yet too often, these initiatives remain localised or in "pilot" phase and findings or lessons learnt do not get broadly disseminated. This seminar aims to bring together examples of good practice in communities with policy level discussions. Contact Details: Jennifer Tatman, 28 Portland Place London W1B 1DE Tel: +44 (0)20 7291 8353 | Fax: E–mail: itatman@riph.org.uk | Web links: http://www.riph.org.uk | http://www.european-nutrition.org Target group: LA/HAs | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: £140 to £199 | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: The Food Train Quest 4 Quality One day conference on 7 September 2007 at Easterbrook Hall, The Crichton, Bankend Road, Dumfries, Scotland. The Food Train is a local voluntary and charity organisation, which provides a grocery shopping home delivery service for the elderly, housebound and disabled people, across Dumfries and Galloway. Food Train is funded by Dumfries and Galloway Council and NHS Dumfries & Galloway. The aim of this event is to review and improve home support services for older people, showcasing innovative ideas and looking at the future provision necessary to help us all positively age in our own home. The event will be of particular interest to older people, carers and service users, service providers, Health and Social Care staff, policy makers and voluntary and community groups with an interest in older people. An impressive list of guest speakers, interesting seminars and a wide variety of display stands makes this an event not to be missed! Contact Details: Conference Organiser 182 St Michael Street Dumfries Scotland DG1 2PR Tel: +44 (0)1387 270800 | Fax: +44 (0)1387 270800 E–mail: everything@thefoodtrain.co.uk | Web links: http://www.thefoodtrain.co.uk | Target group: | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: £100 to £50 for individuals, community and voluntary organisations | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: UK Public Health Association (UKPHA) 14th UKPHA Annual Public Health Forum : Creating Healthy Sustainable Communities bridging the gap between democracy, design and delivery A two day conference to be held on 14-15 March 2006 at The International Centre, Telford. This is the largest multi-disciplinary public health conference in the UK. This conference will focus on : combating health inequalities, promoting sustainable development and challenging anti-health forces. Contact Details: Conference Secretariat, Benchmark Conference & Event Management, 14 Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4HZ. Tel: | Fax: E–mail: info@ukphaconference.org.uk | Web links: http://www.ukphaconference.org.uk | Target group: HAs | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Westminster Advisers Ltd A Sure Start to Later Life : A model for housing care and support A one day conference to be held on 16 May 2006 in London and supported by the Social Exclusion Unit, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) , Counsel and Care, Care UK and Hanover Housing Association. Keynote speech: Phil Woolas MP, Minister of State (ODPM). Chair: Stephen Burke (Chief Executive, Counsel and Care). Other speakers: Prof. Ian Philp (National Director for Older People, DH); Julie Jones (President, ADSS); Terrie Alafat (ODPM); Ken Bartlett OBE (Hanover Housing Association); Roger Booker (Care UK Homecare); Sue Adams (Director, Care and Repair England); Stan Davison (Barnet Borough Senior Citizens' Forum). Contact Details: 11a Westminster Palace Gardens, 1-7 Artillery Row, London SW1P 1RL Tel: +44 (0)20 7222 5090 | Fax: +44 (0)20 7222 9501 E–mail: marijana.sevic@westminsteradvisers.co.uk | Web links: www.westminsteradvisers.co.uk | Target group: LA/HA | Type / Format: conference Availability / Price: | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: |