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Action on Elder Abuse Scotland National Conference, Glasgow
Created: 08/09/2017
News/Events Category: Community Events
When: 10.00am - 3.30pm, Friday 27 October 2017
Where: Hilton Hotel, William Street, Glasgow
Costs
Places for voluntary sector delegates (staff, committee members or volunteers) £28.80 per person
Places for non-voluntary sector delegates are £36.00 per person
It is too late to book a place for this particular session, sorry about that.Book now for the Action on Elder Abuse Scotland National Conference, in association with Scottish Care.
- Is it possible to support and protect adults at risk of harm, while ensuring real choice and empowerment for the individual?
- How we do we deliver a human rights-based approach to care, support and protection with increasingly stretched resources?
- How can we best balance human rights and risks in the delivery of care, support and protection?
Action on Elder Abuse and Scottish Care invite you to join their debate on these issues, and more, at their National conference.
The conference includes a combination of presentations, debates and workshops. There will also be a range of exhibitors providing information and materials to showcase good practice and provide information.
At only £24+VAT for Action Against Elder Abuse members and £30+VAT for non-members, this is a conference you don't want to miss!
Who is this conference relevant for?
The conference will be of interest to anyone with an interest in older people, adult support and protection, and human rights, including frontline and managerial staff in:
- local authorities and other public sector bodies
- third and independent sector agencies
- care providers
- NHS and independent healthcare providers
- the police and regulatory bodies
- solicitors and other legal professionals
- students and academics
The conference will be relevant to both those new to adult support and protection, and experienced practitioners. It will also be of interest to older people and carers with an interest in this area (there will be no delegate fee for older people and unpaid carers).
Learning outcomes
- learn about developments and current issues in adult support and protection, human rights and supported decision-making in the Scottish context
- discuss how to overcome tensions between individual autonomy and 'state' protection
- find out about new projects & developments to support adults at risk of harm
- identify the way in which you can incorporate the new Health and Social Care Standards into day-to-day practice
Download the full conference programme by clicking here
Download the booking form by clicking here. Completed booking forms should be sent to [email protected]
If you have enquiries about the conference, please e-mail Brian Rapleyai, AEA Scotland Services Coordinator via e-mail [email protected]
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