A free event to launch a unique publication put together by members of the Voluntary and Community Sector Strategic Partnership.*

Keynote speakers: Hilda Hayo (Chief Executive of Dementia UK) Toby Williamson (Mental Health Foundation).  

Thursday 26th May 2016 Holiday Inn Bloomsbury London

This event will launch a publication that highlights the main issues arising for people with dementia and carers from the following population groups: the oldest old, young onset, people with disabilities, black and minority ethnic people (BME), women, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people (LGB&T), and different socio-economic populations.

It will also provide information, recommendations and resources for commissioners, service providers, educators, service users and their carers to ensure that the best possible care and support to people living with dementia and their carers is expected and delivered.

The event Chaired by Gill Boston National Care Forum (NCF) and Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) will be an opportunity for delegates to learn more about the issues raised in the publication, to discuss key implications and to share positive practice from a range of perspectives.

A panel will be convened for the afternoon to discuss issues raised by people who attend the event and answer specific questions that might come out of the workshops. The panel members will include Alison Murray Care Quality Commission, (CQC) Karen Morse Skills for Care, (SFC) Tony Hunter CEO Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) and a range of representatives from Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations

To book visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-equity-and-rights-tickets-24863916644?aff=ebrowse