Events
This section provides a calendar of events relevant to ageing research and related issues.
09 / 25
(all day)
Start: 23/09/2008 - 00:46
End: 26/09/2008 - 00:46
Date(s) Start: 00:52
Mark McCann Centre for Clinical and Population Sciences Epidemiology & Public Health Institute of Governance, Queen’s University, 63 University Road. Admission is free. A light lunch will be provided, to assist with catering RSVP to Deaglan Coyle, School of Law 028 9097 3472 /d.p.coyle@qub.ac.uk
Assistance with Travel Costs is available from Help the Aged Contact Stephanie Campbell 028 9023 0666
Start: 08:45
End: 16:30
Irish Social Policy Association Bi-Annual Conference: Draft Conference Programme Date: Thursday 25th September 2008 Venue: Joly Theatre, Hamilton Building, Trinity College, Dublin Start: 13:18
Be part of the next generation of researchers Date: 6-7 November 2008 Ever wondered how to present grant applications to win funding, or how to get your first fellowship? Interested in a career in industrial research or science policy, but not sure how to get started? BBSRC could have the answers… Start: 14:37
Organisation: Laing & Buisson sponsored by Hedra, supported by adass Location: London England Speaker: Chair: Annie Stevenson (Head of Older People, SCIE) Venue: America Conference Centre Contact: Laing & Buisson (Conferences) Ltd 29 Angel Gate City Road London EC1V 2PT Tel: +44 (0)20 7923 5348, Fax: +44 (0)20 7841 0048, Start: 14:42
Organisation: Pavilion in partnership with City & Guilds and Age Concern Location: London England Speaker(s): Chair: Stephen Burke (CE, Counsel & Care) Venue: ORT House Conference Centre, London NW1 Contact: Customer Service Team Freepost RLUZ-ATEU-RYUZ Pavilion Richmond House Richmond Road Brighton BN2 3RL | ||
09 / 26
End: 00:46
Start: 23/09/2008 - 00:46
End: 26/09/2008 - 00:46
Date(s) Start: 10:00
End: 15:30
Ever wondered how you could be involved in research regarding older people who have been impacted by disasters or how to prepare them for disasters? Attend this workshop in which academics, emergency management professionals, and practitioners will present on issues related to disaster preparedness and response, followed by a workshop to develop research ideas around this topic. Disasters and Older People Workshop II | ||
09 / 27
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09 / 28
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09 / 29
Start: 00:17
Start: 29/09/2008 - 00:17
End: 03/10/2008 - 00:17
CAP’s Vision is of “a strong, informed voice capable of challenging and changing attitudes and approaches to ageing”. One part of CAP’s programme of work is to organise an Age Awareness Week that aims to highlight the issues of discrimination which can affect older people, to the rest of society. | ||
09 / 30
(all day)
Start: 29/09/2008 - 00:17
End: 03/10/2008 - 00:17
CAP’s Vision is of “a strong, informed voice capable of challenging and changing attitudes and approaches to ageing”. One part of CAP’s programme of work is to organise an Age Awareness Week that aims to highlight the issues of discrimination which can affect older people, to the rest of society. Start: 00:30
End: 16:00
Alzheimer's Awareness Day with dementia experts from Hull, Swindon and Manchester exploring disease detection as well as treatment approaches and innovations. Start: 00:47
Ethical and Legal Dilemmas in Old Age : Joint conference with the British Geriatrics Society Start: 00:52
The Prohibition by Law of Age Discrimination in Access to Goods, Facilities and Services: A study of Common Law Jurisdictions Brice Dickson, Lisa Glennon and Phil Larkin. School of Law, Queen’s University Institute of Governance, Queen’s University, 63 University Road. Admission is free. A light lunch will be provided, to assist with catering RSVP to Deaglan Coyle, School of Law 028 9097 3472 /d.p.coyle@qub.ac.uk Assistance with Travel Costs is available from Help the Aged Contact Stephanie Campbell 028 9023 0666
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10 / 1
(all day)
Start: 29/09/2008 - 00:17
End: 03/10/2008 - 00:17
CAP’s Vision is of “a strong, informed voice capable of challenging and changing attitudes and approaches to ageing”. One part of CAP’s programme of work is to organise an Age Awareness Week that aims to highlight the issues of discrimination which can affect older people, to the rest of society. Start: 00:31
An all day event to celebrate the various contributions older people make to the diverse communities across Cheshire. The day will include many activities, guest speakers and a number of opportunities for people to try out new experiences. Date: 1 October 2008 Start: 00:34
A celebration of UK Older People's Day. Date: 1 October 2008 Start: 00:54
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE IMFORMATION - Best Practice in Design for People with Dementia 1 October 2008, Great Hall, Queen’s University Belfast If you would like to attend this events or receive further information on bespoke workplace training or consultancy service, please contact: Start: 09:00
Date(s): 1 October 2008 Organisation: Skills for Care London Location: London England Venue: Holiday Inn Bloomsbury Contact: FREEPOST RLUZ-ATEU-RYUZ Richmond House Richmond Road Brighton BN2 3RL Tel: +44 (0)870 890 1080, Fax: +44 (0)870 890 1081, Email: info@pavpub.com Start: 13:00
Date(s): 1 October 2008 Organisation: Department for Work and Pensions - DWP (Lead Department) Location: Nationwide United Kingdom Start: 13:52
Dignity in Care on the Wards: Moving forward Download brochure or contact Keren on 020 8541 1399, email keren@healthcare-events.co.uk or visit http://www.healthcare-events.co.uk Web link: http://www.ncnm.ie/default.asp?V_DOC_ID=1990 Contact: Start: 14:47
Start: 01/10/2008 - 14:47
End: 04/10/2008 - 14:47
11th European Health Forum Gastein - Values in Health - from visions to reality Date(s): 1 - 4 October 2008 Organisation: European Health Forum Gastein Location: Bad Hofgastein Austria | ||
10 / 2
(all day)
Start: 29/09/2008 - 00:17
End: 03/10/2008 - 00:17
CAP’s Vision is of “a strong, informed voice capable of challenging and changing attitudes and approaches to ageing”. One part of CAP’s programme of work is to organise an Age Awareness Week that aims to highlight the issues of discrimination which can affect older people, to the rest of society. (all day)
Start: 01/10/2008 - 14:47
End: 04/10/2008 - 14:47
11th European Health Forum Gastein - Values in Health - from visions to reality Date(s): 1 - 4 October 2008 Organisation: European Health Forum Gastein Location: Bad Hofgastein Austria Start: 00:26
Shaping the future - Showcasing UK Age Research (London) Conference to highlight the best of UK age research, show how age research has translated into benefits for older people and update delegates on future developments and trends in age research. Date: 2 October 2008 Start: 10:00
End: 17:00
1 day introductory training workshop (CPD Credits) Start: 10:00
Royal College of Physicians Please click here to view the flyer Please click here for More Information Address: 11 St Andrews Place, Regent’s Park, London Start: 12:54
Date: Thursday, 2nd October 2008 Speaker: Mr. Anthony Brown, Project Officer, Men's Health Information and Resource, School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, University of Western Sydney, Australia Location: Trinity College Dublin - Social Policy and Ageing Research Centre, Seminar Room, 3rd floor, 3 College Green | ||
10 / 3
End: 00:17
Start: 29/09/2008 - 00:17
End: 03/10/2008 - 00:17
CAP’s Vision is of “a strong, informed voice capable of challenging and changing attitudes and approaches to ageing”. One part of CAP’s programme of work is to organise an Age Awareness Week that aims to highlight the issues of discrimination which can affect older people, to the rest of society. (all day)
Start: 01/10/2008 - 14:47
End: 04/10/2008 - 14:47
11th European Health Forum Gastein - Values in Health - from visions to reality Date(s): 1 - 4 October 2008 Organisation: European Health Forum Gastein Location: Bad Hofgastein Austria Start: 15:56
Start: 03/10/2008 - 15:56
End: 04/10/2008 - 15:56
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10 / 4
End: 14:47
Start: 01/10/2008 - 14:47
End: 04/10/2008 - 14:47
11th European Health Forum Gastein - Values in Health - from visions to reality Date(s): 1 - 4 October 2008 Organisation: European Health Forum Gastein Location: Bad Hofgastein Austria End: 15:56
Start: 03/10/2008 - 15:56
End: 04/10/2008 - 15:56
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10 / 5
Start: 09:00
Date(s): 5 October 2008 Location: regional United Kingdom Details: The Day was brought to the UK by Age Concern in 1990. The national event celebrates the important role grandparents play in society and highlights the special relationship they have with their grandchildren. Regional celebrations held by many local councils e.g. Manchester City Council's Full of Life Festival runs from Monday 29 September to Friday 10 October 2008. | ||
10 / 6
Start: 09:30
Start: 06/10/2008 - 09:30
End: 10/10/2008 - 16:30
Update on best practice in older person care (1 week) | ||
10 / 7
(all day)
Start: 06/10/2008 - 09:30
End: 10/10/2008 - 16:30
Update on best practice in older person care (1 week) Start: 14:28
Activities For People With Dementia - Essential for Activity Coordinators Our Lady's Hospice Ltd. Our Lady's Hospice Reception | ||
10 / 8
(all day)
Start: 06/10/2008 - 09:30
End: 10/10/2008 - 16:30
Update on best practice in older person care (1 week) Start: 00:29
A roundtable summit on the contribution independendent, trusted advice and information can make to tackling poverty and social exclusion. Start: 12:00
Start: 08/10/2008 - 12:00
End: 09/10/2008 - 12:00
Organisation: National Centre for Movement, Learning and Health - JABADAO Location: England Details: Sociable Exercise - 2 day course for health and social care staff. Tutor: Diane Amans. Various locations from October to March 2009. This course can be booked in your area as part of our regional training programme. Linda Neary is the contact to discuss hosting this course for people in your area (tel: 0113 236 3344). Venue: Regional | ||
10 / 9
(all day)
Start: 06/10/2008 - 09:30
End: 10/10/2008 - 16:30
Update on best practice in older person care (1 week) End: 12:00
Start: 08/10/2008 - 12:00
End: 09/10/2008 - 12:00
Organisation: National Centre for Movement, Learning and Health - JABADAO Location: England Details: Sociable Exercise - 2 day course for health and social care staff. Tutor: Diane Amans. Various locations from October to March 2009. This course can be booked in your area as part of our regional training programme. Linda Neary is the contact to discuss hosting this course for people in your area (tel: 0113 236 3344). Venue: Regional | ||
10 / 10
End: 16:30
Start: 06/10/2008 - 09:30
End: 10/10/2008 - 16:30
Update on best practice in older person care (1 week) Start: 14:18
Third Annual Meeting of the European Delirium Association Location: Helsinki
Details from the website | ||
10 / 11
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10 / 12
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10 / 13
Start: 14:53
Implementing the Mental Capacity in End of Life Care Date(s): 13 October 2008 Organisation: Healthcare Events Location: Manchester England Speaker(s): Chair: Dr Teresa Tate (Barts and The London NHS Trust, Consultant in Palliative Medicine) Venue: Manchester Conference Centre | ||
10 / 14
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10 / 15
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10 / 16
Start: 00:52
Aileen Stockdale; Environmental Planning Institute of Governance, Queen’s University, 63 University Road. Admission is free. A light lunch will be provided, to assist with catering RSVP to Deaglan Coyle, School of Law 028 9097 3472 /d.p.coyle@qub.ac.uk Assistance with Travel Costs is available from Help the Aged Contact Stephanie Campbell 028 9023 0666
Start: 14:15
Start: 16/10/2008 - 14:15
End: 19/10/2008 - 14:15
This congress again will offer a unique opportunity to get an update on the spectacular developments concerning the various mental problems in patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease and related disorders. Leading scientists and clinical experts will present the state of the art in basic and clinical research concerning cognitive dysfunction and dementia, psychosis as well as depression in PD patients. | ||
10 / 17
(all day)
Start: 16/10/2008 - 14:15
End: 19/10/2008 - 14:15
This congress again will offer a unique opportunity to get an update on the spectacular developments concerning the various mental problems in patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease and related disorders. Leading scientists and clinical experts will present the state of the art in basic and clinical research concerning cognitive dysfunction and dementia, psychosis as well as depression in PD patients. Start: 00:00
The Health Systems Research Centre, Dept of Sociology, University of Limerick Start: 13:52
In its 18th Annual conference The Northern Ireland Health Economics Group (NIHEG) will examine current topic in the economics of social care including issues around the cost effectiveness of child and older person care. | ||
10 / 18
(all day)
Start: 16/10/2008 - 14:15
End: 19/10/2008 - 14:15
This congress again will offer a unique opportunity to get an update on the spectacular developments concerning the various mental problems in patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease and related disorders. Leading scientists and clinical experts will present the state of the art in basic and clinical research concerning cognitive dysfunction and dementia, psychosis as well as depression in PD patients. | ||
10 / 19
End: 14:15
Start: 16/10/2008 - 14:15
End: 19/10/2008 - 14:15
This congress again will offer a unique opportunity to get an update on the spectacular developments concerning the various mental problems in patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease and related disorders. Leading scientists and clinical experts will present the state of the art in basic and clinical research concerning cognitive dysfunction and dementia, psychosis as well as depression in PD patients. | ||
10 / 20
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10 / 21
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10 / 22
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10 / 23
Start: 00:00
Start: 23/10/2008 - 00:00
End: 24/10/2008 - 00:00
This conference, co-hosted by AARP International and the European Centre Vienna will facilitate a pan-European approach to "reinventing retirement," with a particular emphasis on the new member states of the European Union, and the socio-economic consequences of aging for these countries. Visit the official conference website for more information and to register online. Start: 00:50
A One-Day Conference Organised by the UK Indoor Environment Group DATE : 23rd October 2008 VENUE: LONDON Sponsored by the Health Protection Agency and the Department of Health in Association with Help the Aged
Start: 00:52
Ruth McCormick, Final Year Cap PhD Student Institute of Governance, Queen’s University, 63 University Road. Admission is free. A light lunch will be provided, to assist with catering RSVP to Deaglan Coyle, School of Law 028 9097 3472 /d.p.coyle@qub.ac.uk Assistance with Travel Costs is available from Help the Aged Contact Stephanie Campbell 028 9023 0666
Start: 12:00
The workshop will be delivered by: Zoë Anderson A2B. On Thursday 23rd Zoe Anderson from the Organisation A2B: access to benefits (www.a2b.org.uk) will provide a demonstration of the recently launched A2B online benefit calculation. Zoe will also present findings of research on rate relief uptake published earlier this year and will provide an overview of other work which is ongoing at A2B. | ||
10 / 24
End: 00:00
Start: 23/10/2008 - 00:00
End: 24/10/2008 - 00:00
This conference, co-hosted by AARP International and the European Centre Vienna will facilitate a pan-European approach to "reinventing retirement," with a particular emphasis on the new member states of the European Union, and the socio-economic consequences of aging for these countries. Visit the official conference website for more information and to register online. Start: 11:00
End: 16:30
The Centre for Ageing Research and Development in Ireland (CARDI) would like to invite you or a colleague to help us identify ageing research priorities that are relevant to policy and practice in Ireland (North and South). CARDI has been established to help ensure research plays its role in planning for an ageing population in Ireland. There is a need for more research in a wide variety of areas to enable our ageing population to live life to the full and to give those designing and developing services and facilities access to the latest research thinking. | ||
10 / 25
Start: 00:42
How-to bridge the generation gap Volunteers across the UK will be hosting events aiming to share learning, skills and experience between the generations, as well as have fun together. | ||
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