Age Agenda Conference 2007

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The complete picture on public policy and older people
Radisson SAS Portman Hotel, London W1
Tuesday 20th February

We were pleased to welcome over 200 delegates from across all sectors at this years Age Agenda Conference held in London on 20th February. This prestigious conference brought together an impressive line up of expert speakers to share the latest policy information on ageing and older people in the UK today.

The programme included a series of keynote speeches, a panel debate and a range of discussion seminars. The opening plenary session featured:

Baroness Cathy Ashton, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Constitutional Affairs
Paul Coen from the Local Government Association
Professor Ian Philp from the Department of Health
Ivan Lewis MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Care Services

The final session of the day featured the panel debate: 'Is a new settlement on funding long term care now possible?' chaired by Malcolm Dean, former Guardian journalist. The expert panel featured Sir Derek Wanless (The Kings Fund), Dame Jane Campbell (DRC and CEHR Commissioner), Richard Walsh (ABI) and Gordon Lishman (Age Concern England).

In addition delegates had the opportunity to tailor the conference to explore in detail the specific policy areas of their choice through discussion seminars led by policy and practice professionals. Discussion and debate was led be representatives from the following organisations:

Department for Communities and Local Government
Department for Work and Pensions
Department of Health
Cloisters Chambers
Elborough Consulting
Gateshead Council
Healthcare Commission
Help the Aged
King’s College London
Local Government Association
UK Inquiry into Mental Health and Well-Being in Later Life
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Age Concern was represented by speakers from Age Concern Blackburn and Darwen, Age Concern Derby and Derbyshire, Age Concern England, Age Concern Senior Health Shop Age Concern West Sussex, Age Concern Wirral.

Feedback received from delegates following the conference has highlighted the value of the discussion seminars as they provided a welcome opportunity to discuss key ageing related issues and continue debates arising in the plenary sessions. Many delegates emphasized the important role the conference plays to their areas of work, in giving a comprehensive overview of the current policy agenda affecting older people, they also highlighted that the speeches were thought provoking and valuable.

Age Agenda 2007 report

We were pleased to provide all delegates with a free copy of the Age Agenda 2007 report, launched at the conference. The report outlines significant policy developments and trends during 2007 and looks ahead to likely developments in 2008.

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The Age Agenda Conference is an essential and valued conference for those working with and on behalf of older people. We express our sincere thanks to all who supported the conference and to the speakers for their important contributions. We look forward to another informative and thought provoking Age Agenda Conference on Tuesday 26th February 2008.

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Age Agenda Conference 2007 deligates