Professor Chris Todd joins expert panel discussion on falls prevention in Greater 91ɬÂþ
Professor Todd will appear at 'Falls Prevention in Greater 91ɬÂþ – Delivering Integration and Reconditioning' event alongside other experts and senior leaders.
Falls prevention is a priority in Greater 91ɬÂþ and there is much to be proud of in terms of our joint efforts and commitment to improving the lives of our residents.
MICRA are pleased to share details of an event which will share the latest thinking, developments and activities which have been happening across a range of stakeholders and localities throughout 2021, with a view to deliver an Ageing Well integrated approach to falls prevention and reconditioning in 2022 and beyond.
This event has been driven by a collaborative partnership that includes senior leaders and colleagues based in the Healthy Ageing Research Group (University of 91ɬÂþ), GreaterSport, Greater 91ɬÂþ Ageing Hub, GM Health and Social Care Partnership (including the Frailty Care Reference Group and Adult Social Care Transformation), GM Local Authorities and the voluntary and community sector.
The event purposes are to:
- Offer a brief overview and update on the wider impacts of Covid-19
- Share a new GM Falls Prevention report to guide integrated falls prevention and reconditioning planning
- Provide an ‘Ageing Well’ strategic overview of a system level commissioning framework and the Enhanced Health at Home programme
- Provide the opportunity for audience questions and feedback
Confirmed speakers:
- Suzanne Hilton - CEO of Age UK Bolton and Chair of the GM Age UK’s.
- Warren Heppolette - Executive Lead, Strategy & System Development, Greater 91ɬÂþ Health & Social Care Partnership.
- Oliver Rashbrook-Cooper - Office for Health Improvement and Disparities.
- Professor Martin Vernon - Consultant Geriatrician & Clinical Advisor London & Greater 91ɬÂþ, Chair Strategic Clinical Network (SCN) Frailty Care Reference Group.
- Hayley Lever - Chief Executive Officer (GreaterSport) and GM Moving Exec Lead.
- Paul McGarry - Greater 91ɬÂþ Ageing Hub, Greater 91ɬÂþ Combined Authority.
- Professor Chris Todd - Professor of Primary Care & Community Health, University of 91ɬÂþ.
- Jamil Abdulkader - Greater 91ɬÂþ Older People’s Network.
- Steph Butterworth - Director of Adult Services, Tameside Council, Lead Greater 91ɬÂþ Enhanced Health at Home.
- Debra Ward & Uzo Anagor - Adult Social Care Programme, Greater 91ɬÂþ Health & Social Care Partnership.
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