Improving essential care of older people in hospitals

 

On Wednesday 20 July 2011, the second successful event in professional's series was held, attended by over 70 professionals, older people, health service commissioners and providers.   

The event, chaired by Dianne Jeffrey CBE DL, featured a range of interesting and engaging speakers and provided an opportunity for delegates to come together to look at practical solutions to poor health care in hospitals. 

The event also saw the launch of a new partnership between The NHS Confederation, Local Government Group (LG Group) and Age UK, who are joining forces to establish a commission on improving dignity in care provided to older patients in hospitals and care homes. This commission is part of a new initiative from the three organisations called the Partnership on Dignity in Care.

The commission will be jointly chaired by NHS Confederation Chair Sir Keith Pearson, Chair of Age UK Dianne Jeffrey, and Chair of the LG Group's Community Wellbeing Board Councillor David Rogers. It will involve senior leaders from across health and social care coming together to take evidence from the full range of relevant groups – from specialist clinicians and healthcare leaders to patient advocacy groups – to get to the root of what needs to happen to improve care.

Download a copy of Gaynor Hales' presentation from the event

 Download a copy of Nicky Hayes' presentation from the event

To recieve information about forthcoming events, please email eventsdept@ageuk.org.uk