PROGRAMME
08:30
Registration and Coffee in the Networking Surgery
09:25
Chair's Opening Address
George McNamara (confirmed)
Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Alzheimer's Society
George McNamara (confirmed)
Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Alzheimer's Society
09:35
Keynote Address
Professor Alistair Burns (confirmed)
National Clinical Director for Dementia in England
“Responding to the dementia challenge”
The Prime Minister's challenge has gained significant momentum. Aiming to deliver major improvements in dementia care and research by 2015, there has been excellent progress, but there is still much to do, with significant increases required in research funding, diagnosis rates and the number of dementia friendly communities.
Professor Alistair Burns (confirmed)
National Clinical Director for Dementia in England
“Responding to the dementia challenge”
The Prime Minister's challenge has gained significant momentum. Aiming to deliver major improvements in dementia care and research by 2015, there has been excellent progress, but there is still much to do, with significant increases required in research funding, diagnosis rates and the number of dementia friendly communities.
09:55
Graham Browne (confirmed)
Ambassador, Alzheimer's Society
“Living well with dementia”
The aim is to offer a vital insight into what life is like for one living with dementia. Understanding the needs and aspirations of people with dementia and their families is absolutely key in responding to the challenge.
Ambassador, Alzheimer's Society
“Living well with dementia”
The aim is to offer a vital insight into what life is like for one living with dementia. Understanding the needs and aspirations of people with dementia and their families is absolutely key in responding to the challenge.
10:10
Kate Harwood (confirmed)
Uniting Carers, Dementia UK
“Facing the challenges of caring for someone with dementia”
The perspective of the carer is essential in any dialogue around dementia. The challenges of caring for a loved one who is living with dementia are great and varied, and must surely inform future health and social care policy.
Uniting Carers, Dementia UK
“Facing the challenges of caring for someone with dementia”
The perspective of the carer is essential in any dialogue around dementia. The challenges of caring for a loved one who is living with dementia are great and varied, and must surely inform future health and social care policy.
10:25
Speaker to be confirmed
10:40-10:55
Question and Answer Session
11:00
Janet Jadavji (confirmed)
Founder and CEO, Yecco
“Introducing Yecco”
Innovative technology to assist the day-to-day lives of caregivers.
Founder and CEO, Yecco
“Introducing Yecco”
Innovative technology to assist the day-to-day lives of caregivers.
11:45
Coffee in the Networking Surgery
12:30
Masterclass Session
13:15
Lunch in the Networking Surgery
14:15
Chair's Afternoon Address
14:20
Afternoon Keynote Address
Rt Hon David Blunkett MP (confirmed)
Vice Chair, All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia
“Improving diagnosis rates”
Launched in July 2012, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia report 'Unlocking Diagnosis' set out action that can be taken to increase the number of people with dementia with a diagnosis in the UK, and the government has now set out its ambition for two-thirds of people to have a diagnosis and the appropriate post-diagnostic support by 2015. But has anything changed yet?
Rt Hon David Blunkett MP (confirmed)
Vice Chair, All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia
“Improving diagnosis rates”
Launched in July 2012, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia report 'Unlocking Diagnosis' set out action that can be taken to increase the number of people with dementia with a diagnosis in the UK, and the government has now set out its ambition for two-thirds of people to have a diagnosis and the appropriate post-diagnostic support by 2015. But has anything changed yet?
14:35
Professor Gillian Leng (confirmed)
Deputy Chief Executive, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
“Supporting people to live well with dementia”
Professor Gillian Leng's session will provide an insight into NICE's new role in social care, looking specifically at the quality standard for dementia, what it covers and how it was developed. Professor Leng will also provide valuable advice on how improvements in dementia care can be measured and what support is available to help put the quality standard for dementia into practice.
Deputy Chief Executive, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
“Supporting people to live well with dementia”
Professor Gillian Leng's session will provide an insight into NICE's new role in social care, looking specifically at the quality standard for dementia, what it covers and how it was developed. Professor Leng will also provide valuable advice on how improvements in dementia care can be measured and what support is available to help put the quality standard for dementia into practice.
14:50
Dr Eric Karran (confirmed)
Director of Research, Alzheimer's Research UK
“Defeating dementia through research”
A key component of the Dementia Challenge, research is gaining increasing profile, and with it a hope that more effective treatments for Alzheimer's and other dementias will one day become a reality. How might this best be achieved, and what progress is being made?
Director of Research, Alzheimer's Research UK
“Defeating dementia through research”
A key component of the Dementia Challenge, research is gaining increasing profile, and with it a hope that more effective treatments for Alzheimer's and other dementias will one day become a reality. How might this best be achieved, and what progress is being made?
15:05
Professor Martin Rossor (confirmed)
Director, DeNDRoN (Dementias and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Network)
“Research is for everyone”
Patients and carers play a vital role in helping researchers work towards finding a cure for dementia. Find out what your role is and how you can help better research for a better future.
Director, DeNDRoN (Dementias and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Network)
“Research is for everyone”
Patients and carers play a vital role in helping researchers work towards finding a cure for dementia. Find out what your role is and how you can help better research for a better future.
15:20
Question and Answer Session
15:30
Coffee in the Networking Surgery
16:00
Panel Discussion
“Building dementia-friendly communities”
How do we overcome the stigma and misunderstanding surrounding dementia throughout society as a whole? Partnership working and community responsibility is certainly part of the answer and we are now seeing many communities becoming dementia friendly. However, a major shift in opinion is required amongst both professionals and the wider population if people living with dementia and their carers are to receive the respect and dignity they deserve. Faith leaders and groups have a crucial role in community engagement and in offering knowledge and support, and schools and colleges also have a key role in creating a dementia-friendly generation for the future through the education of children and young people.
“Building dementia-friendly communities”
How do we overcome the stigma and misunderstanding surrounding dementia throughout society as a whole? Partnership working and community responsibility is certainly part of the answer and we are now seeing many communities becoming dementia friendly. However, a major shift in opinion is required amongst both professionals and the wider population if people living with dementia and their carers are to receive the respect and dignity they deserve. Faith leaders and groups have a crucial role in community engagement and in offering knowledge and support, and schools and colleges also have a key role in creating a dementia-friendly generation for the future through the education of children and young people.
Chair
George McNamara (confirmed)
Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Alzheimer's Society
George McNamara (confirmed)
Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Alzheimer's Society
Janet Jadavji (confirmed)
Founder and CEO, Yecco
Founder and CEO, Yecco
Ian Sherriff (confirmed)
Academic Partnership Lead for Dementia, School of Social Science and Social Work, University of Plymouth
Academic Partnership Lead for Dementia, School of Social Science and Social Work, University of Plymouth
Trevor Adams (confirmed)
Founder, Passionate Dementia Care
Founder, Passionate Dementia Care
16:40
Chair's Closing Remarks
16:45
Event Close
