Morning Registration

RESEARCH FORUM: State of Ageing Research

Professor Judith Phillips OBE, UKRI Healthy Ageing Challenge
Professor Alan Walker CBE, University of Sheffield
Professor Carol Holland, Lancaster University
Cristina Rosemberg,Technopolis
Professor Janet Lord CBE, University of Birmingham

World renown voices in the field of ageing research share the journey that has led to the research landscape seen today. Talks will cover key milestones in ageing and gerontological research, an analysis of REF data and its insights into quantity and quality, the role of ageing research within REF2021 impact case studies, a journey through the advancements achieved in biomedical ageing research, and the research components of the Healthy Ageing Challenge and its pivotal role within the broader research landscape.

Room: 175 Suite

Lunch (and registration for the afternoon’s sessions)

A light lunch and registration for those joining for Monday afternoon’s sessions.

Please let us know if you will be joining for lunch by selecting this as a bookable session.

Room: Duchy Suite

Lunch

Workshop: Using music improvisation to help people with dementia

Giles Wilmore, Music in Mind Remote
Andrea Vogler, Music in Mind Remote

During lunch, take part in an improvised session, led by musicians and music therapists, to discover the benefits that music-making can bring. Music in Mind, from the Manchester Camerata orchestra, is a pioneering music-therapy-based programme for people living with dementia and their carers. Its group-based 'in the moment' musical improvisation encourages people living with dementia to express themselves and communicate with others through music.

No of places: 20. Bookable when confirming your sessions. No experience necessary

Room: Graham Thorpe

RESEARCH FORUM: Future of Ageing Research - Panel discussion

Chair: Professor Alison Park
Professor Chris Phillipson, University of Manchester
Professor Judith Phillips OBE, UKRI Healthy Ageing Challenge
Dr Emily Henderson, University of Bristol
Professor Carol Holland, Lancaster University
Professor Alan Walker CBE, University of Sheffield
Professor Janet Lord CBE , University of Birmingham

Building upon the insights gained from the previous session, thought leaders in ageing research take part in a 'question time' style debate to explore the future trajectory of ageing research. This session will explore opportunities across social science, biomedical and gerontological research and how together they can inform holistic solutions to support ageing populations internationally. This is a unique opportunity for academics, policy makers and practitioners to gain an insight into a roadmap for the future of ageing research. 

Room: 175 Suite

Achieving Good Commissioning Outcomes

Chair: Paul Goulden, International Longevity Centre (ILC)
Jon Glasby, IMPACT
Gabriela Matouskova, Hope For The Community CIC
Tom Brown, Lewisham Council
Paul Spencer, NHS

Businesses, including social enterprises, see huge opportunities to transform the way health and social care is provided, but the journey from 'great product or service' to one that's 'commissioned and is reaching many' is fraught with difficulties. This discussion will explore the conundrum faced by commissioners in committing resources, and what innovators can do to work collaboratively with commissioners to evidence impacts and demonstrate the value of innovative offerings.

Room: Long Room

It's a Healthy Ageing Gamification Takeover!

Chair: Ben Wilkins, Good Boost
Jon Hymus, Innerva
Bruce Elliott, Memory Lane Game
Julia Glenn, UKRI Healthy Ageing Challenge

Join this lively debate on the future of gamification and discover how projects have incorporated gamification into their innovations to achieve evidence based and sustainable healthy outcomes for users. This event will be recorded as the Series 2 Finale of 'Health Points,' a bi-monthly podcast devoted to all things Health Gamification hosted by Ben Wilkins and Pete Baikins. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to try out the games for yourself!

Room: Prince of Wales

CST and Slowing the Progression of Dementia

Kate Smith , Memory Matters CIC
Shania James, Memory Matters CIC

This interactive workshop will enable participants to experience some key elements of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), a psychosocial therapy cited in the NICE Guidelines for those with mild to moderate dementia. Delegates will find out how fun activities delivered as part of CST therapy can stimulate cognitive function and how those activities have been built into an app that enables anyone to run a CST session from anywhere. 

No of places: 20. Bookable when confirming your sessions.

Room: Mark Butcher

Break - Healthy Ageing 2023 exhibition area is live!

Digital Coffee Tables

Meet and connect with other conference delegates to discuss key themes around healthy ageing. The link for the coffee tables will be available on the morning of the conference.

Workshop: Using music improvisation to help people with dementia

Another opportunity to join a short improvised session led by the team at Music in Mind to discover the benefits that music-making can bring.

No of places: 20. Bookable when confirming your sessions. No experience necessary.

Room: Graham Thorpe

The Big Conversation: The Future of Ageing

Facilitated by: Jane McDermott

This conference wide facilitated workshop offers an exciting opportunity for participants from research, business, social enterprises, public sector and beyond to come together to talk about how ageing could be shaped for the future. Bring your own perspective on the future of healthy ageing, share thoughts on the opportunities for a better future and how to overcome the obstacles with others living, working and researching in this space. 

Room: 175 Suite

Drinks, Networking and Nibbles

Room: Duchy Suite