·        What research has been done or is being done on healthy independent ageing?

·        What are the key issues which need to be addressed?

·        Where are the gaps in the current evidence base?

·        How can academics and researchers work with policy makers to exploit current research and fill the gaps?

 

The purpose of this event is to showcase existing research relating to independent healthy ageing, to inform the development and delivery of public policy. The detailed objectives of the event are to:

 

      raise awareness of research on independent healthy ageing

      facilitate discussion between the policy, practice and academic community on areas of mutual interest relating to ageing

      use the event to identify key issues for policy development and delivery requirements

      identify gaps in evidence as a platform for future research

 

Who should attend: academic evidence providers who are interested in independent healthy ageing; evidence users in the policy and practice community; and researchers in the wider public and private sector who wish to engage in using and developing the evidence base relating to independent healthy ageing

 

More information available from: franca.eirich@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Registration and costs: a registration form is included in this email, and there is no cost for attendance. Registrations should be sent to franca.eirich@scotland.gsi.gov.uk and will be taken on a first come, first served basis. The deadline for registration is Wednesday 29 October.

 

Location: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

 

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