POPWD invite speakers to give presentations at multi-agency meetings. The following is a list of speakers that have attended and given presentations at our multi agency meetings:
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Dr. Denise Tanner, Associate Professor at Warwick University’s School of Health and Social Studies will give a presentation on ‘Supporting Older People to live independently in the community’.
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Tim Willis, Strategic Commissioner for Project Lead, Warwickshire County Council, gave a presentation on ‘Market Development – Future of Care Accommodation in Warwickshire’.
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Maureen Hirsch, (who is a member of the POPWD strategy group), Researcher with Warwick University and Social Policy academic presented her findings on her recent research carried out by herself and Age Concern England around Social Rehabilitation Services for older people. As a result of this meeting, a report was developed and circulated to everyone who was invited to the meeting which includes feedback from representatives who attended the meeting.
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A presentation titled ‘Home Alone: Care in the Community’, was arranged to inform representatives of hospital after care. This meeting was a follow up from Maureen’s presentation on Social Rehabilitation. Marion Grimwood, (one of our strategy group members) gave a talk on her recent experiences upon being discharged from hospital. This meeting was set up because we wanted to mount a campaign to collect experiences from older people in the district who have recently been discharged from hospital.
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One of our objectives is to promote understanding between agencies about the needs and service provisions for older people, leading to a shared agenda. Bearing this in mind we have set up two presentations for the above meeting.
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Pauline Pearce and Angie Hastings, Rowan Organisation gave a presentation regarding Direct Payments.
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Joan Rook gave a talk on the Senior People's Forum.
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Denise Dewis the PHILLIS Team Manager, Amy Bastow and Jenny Johnson, Service Brokers for Rugby and North Warwickshire, gave a presentation on PHILLIS (Promoting Health and Independence through Low Level Integrated Support).
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Clive Jones, Stagecoach, gave a presentation regarding older people and transport.
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Elizabeth Ross, Warwickshire County Council, provided an update on the Older People’s Service Partnership Board.
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Rachel Ford from Warwickshire Energy Efficiency Advice Centre informed the group about the South Warwickshire Affordable Warmth Strategy.
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Jane Southheard and Christine Renshaw, Warwickshire Social Services, presented everyone with an update on the Focus Project.
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Elizabeth Ross from Warwickshire County Council provided the group with an update on the Strategic Review of Older People’s Services
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Part of POPWD’s objective is helping older people stay independent. Presentations have been given by the following regarding this topic:
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Supporting People regarding housing.
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Third Age Service – now Link Age.
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Benefits take-up campaign – local surgeries run by Department for Work and Pension Service.
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In keeping with POPWD’s objective regarding encouraging accessible delivery of services to a mixed rural and urban district and that services are developed which are culturally sensitive. Presentations were given by the following:
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Link Age.
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Jayne Longfield, Age Concern Warwickshire gave a presentation regarding the PIE initiative.
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Linking in with all relevant strategies and initiatives for older people in the District presentations were given by:
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National Service Framework regarding long-term chronic conditions.
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Supporting People.
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Policy For Older People – Warwick District
C/o CVS-Warwick District, The Town Hall, The Parade, Leamington Spa CV32 4AL
Tel: 0845 051 1176 Fax: 01926 - 315112
e-mail: information@cvswd.org.uk
