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Agenda and final spaces for the Dementia Conference and launch of the Inclusive Mobile Virtual Dementia Tour.
There are still a few spaces left on for our Dementia Conference with amazing speakers and some great exhibitors. This is a must for anyone working with people with dementia and the new addition Mobile VDT is going to change the way we teach in the UK. Book today on 01376 573999. Please find the agenda below: |
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Dementia Conference 2018 and Worldwide Launch of Inclusive
Mobile Virtual Dementia Tour®
Training 2 Care UK Ltd and Second Wind Dreams launch the ‘Dementia Inclusive Mobile Virtual Dementia Tour’. We are delighted to welcome a variety of inspirational speakers and exciting exhibitors to make this a truly unmissable event.
Date: Wednesday 21st February 2018
Venue: Essex Golf and Country Club, Earls Colne Business Park, Earls Colne, Essex, CO6 2NS
AGENDA
10:00 Glenn Knight, Managing Director of Training2Care UK Ltd
Opening statement and welcome speech.
10:15 Keynote Speaker: PK Beville. MS., Dementia Specialist Certified and Elder Care Mediator, CEO Second Wind Dreams®, Author, Inventor of the Virtual Dementia Tour®.
Can Empathy Be Taught? PK will discuss the dynamics of simulation learning and resulting impact on the care of people living with dementia. In addition, she will talk about how intangible feelings like compassion and sensitivity can be turned into competency assessment which ensures competent dementia care is provided.
11:15 Morning Coffee
11:30 Paul Birley - Head of Public Sector and Healthcare, Barclays.
It's all about the detail.
Paul will discuss a high-level state of the care market review, followed some examples of where care home operators have looked at parts of their service in detail. Paul will also share why and how Barclays will be collaborating with the Virtual Dementia Tour.
12:00 The Official Launch
The press will be attending the launch of the new mobile unit. Event delegates will have the opportunity to look at the ‘Dementia Inclusive’ Mobile simulators.
12.45 Lunch
13:45 Healthwatch Essex: Dr David Sollis, Chief Executive Officer, David Lawton and Yvette Wetton.
At Healthwatch Essex the focus is on using people’s lived experiences to help improve local health and care services. Dr David Sollis will introduce Healthwatch Essex’ most recent work around Dementia and how it is being used. This will be followed by David Lawton, who works closely with Healthwatch Essex, who will talk about his lived experience of dementia in his own style!
14:15 April Dobson – Head of Dementia and Innovation at Older people’s housing and care charity, Abbeyfield.
April will speak about the positive impact that the Virtual Dementia Tour® has had on Abbeyfield Society and how it has enhanced existing Dementia training and practice within the organisation.
14:45 Afternoon Break
15:00 Dr. Mary Kennedy, Doctorate in Nursing; MSc; RN (Adult) RN (Mental Health) RN (General); DMS; Diploma in Counselling; FAETC
A journey through dementia, reflecting on the past; the here and now and the road ahead. Incorporating stories along the way and consider some of the implications for health and social care practice and how this informs research practices.
17:00 An opportunity to experience a taster of the Virtual Dementia Tour (if you haven’t already)
Networking and Close
Mobile Virtual Dementia Tour®
Training 2 Care UK Ltd and Second Wind Dreams launch the ‘Dementia Inclusive Mobile Virtual Dementia Tour’. We are delighted to welcome a variety of inspirational speakers and exciting exhibitors to make this a truly unmissable event.
Date: Wednesday 21st February 2018
Venue: Essex Golf and Country Club, Earls Colne Business Park, Earls Colne, Essex, CO6 2NS
AGENDA
10:00 Glenn Knight, Managing Director of Training2Care UK Ltd
Opening statement and welcome speech.
10:15 Keynote Speaker: PK Beville. MS., Dementia Specialist Certified and Elder Care Mediator, CEO Second Wind Dreams®, Author, Inventor of the Virtual Dementia Tour®.
Can Empathy Be Taught? PK will discuss the dynamics of simulation learning and resulting impact on the care of people living with dementia. In addition, she will talk about how intangible feelings like compassion and sensitivity can be turned into competency assessment which ensures competent dementia care is provided.
11:15 Morning Coffee
11:30 Paul Birley - Head of Public Sector and Healthcare, Barclays.
It's all about the detail.
Paul will discuss a high-level state of the care market review, followed some examples of where care home operators have looked at parts of their service in detail. Paul will also share why and how Barclays will be collaborating with the Virtual Dementia Tour.
12:00 The Official Launch
The press will be attending the launch of the new mobile unit. Event delegates will have the opportunity to look at the ‘Dementia Inclusive’ Mobile simulators.
12.45 Lunch
13:45 Healthwatch Essex: Dr David Sollis, Chief Executive Officer, David Lawton and Yvette Wetton.
At Healthwatch Essex the focus is on using people’s lived experiences to help improve local health and care services. Dr David Sollis will introduce Healthwatch Essex’ most recent work around Dementia and how it is being used. This will be followed by David Lawton, who works closely with Healthwatch Essex, who will talk about his lived experience of dementia in his own style!
14:15 April Dobson – Head of Dementia and Innovation at Older people’s housing and care charity, Abbeyfield.
April will speak about the positive impact that the Virtual Dementia Tour® has had on Abbeyfield Society and how it has enhanced existing Dementia training and practice within the organisation.
14:45 Afternoon Break
15:00 Dr. Mary Kennedy, Doctorate in Nursing; MSc; RN (Adult) RN (Mental Health) RN (General); DMS; Diploma in Counselling; FAETC
A journey through dementia, reflecting on the past; the here and now and the road ahead. Incorporating stories along the way and consider some of the implications for health and social care practice and how this informs research practices.
17:00 An opportunity to experience a taster of the Virtual Dementia Tour (if you haven’t already)
Networking and Close
