It is estimated that currently there are 700,000 cases of dementia in the UK but there will be over a million people with dementia by 2025. The provision of dementia services is therefore an increasing pressure on health and social care services locally.

This conference will look at how to develop effective services locally that will meet the needs of users and carers. It will explore how integrated, community-based support can ensure people living with dementia retain their dignity and independence.

The focus of the day will be on sharing new ideas and best practice in the design of local services. There will be plenty of opportunities for delegates to network and participate in discussions, in workshop sessions and throughout the day.

Workshop themes:

• Joint working locally
• Improving quality of life via local services
• Housing and dementia
• Dementia strategy consultation

Speakers include:

• Ivan Lewis, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Care Services
• Jenny Owen, Executive Director, Adults, Health and Community Wellbeing, Essex County Council and co-chair ADaSS Older Persons Committee and DH National Demntia Strategy
• Steve Shrubb, Mental Health Network Director, NHS Confederation
• Professor Jill Manthorpe, Professor of Social Work at Social Care Workforce Research Unit, King's College London

See booking form and programme below for further details.

Booking form and programme (PDF, 4 pages, 132KB) 

Who should attend

leading members / chief executives
chairs of overview and scrutiny
directors and assistant directors of adult social services
directors of public health
health and social care professionals
policy officers in local government and health
social workers
voluntary sector umbrella organisations

Contact: confs-organisation@lga.gov.uk