Caring Matters (National Carers Rights Day 2016)
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Description
Caring is becoming part of life for more and more of us, as our ageing population and the fact that people are living longer with disability and ill health, brings changes to family life. If Caring Matters to you this annual conference is a must attend for both professionals and carers.
This conference brings together experts in many fields and we are delighted that our key note speaker is Dame Philippa Russell- DBE, Emeritus Chair, Standing Commission on carers. In addition ,speakers already confirmed are Sarah Taylor, High Sheriff of Oxfordshire who has generously dedicated her year in office to supporting carers and Caroline Heason, Head of Patient Experience, Oxfordshire University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Expert Seminars including; welfare benefits advice, mindfulness, assistive technology, Rally Round for carers, singing for health and others to be confirmed.
Over 20 information stands will provide advice, connections and support throughout the day.