 Drink Wise, Age Well Report Launch and Panel Discussion 

The ILC is the UK’s specialist think tank on the impact of longevity on society,and what happens next.We believe society has to adapt now so we can all enjoy the benefits of longevity.We want a society that works for everyone, regardless of their age.We know the numbers. We know the challenges. What happens next will define us for generations.

International Longevity Centre

Dear Colleague, 
ILC-UK and Drink Wise, Age Well would like to invite you to the launch of the report ‘Calling Time- Addressing ageism and age discrimination in alcohol research, policy and practice’. 
Tuesday 21st November 2017 15:00 (for 15:15 start) – 17:00 Committee Room G House of Lords Palace of Westminster SW1A 0PW 
This year’s theme is ‘Calling Time – Addressing ageism and age discrimination in alcohol research, policy and practice’. The report by ILC-UK, the University of Bedfordshire and Addaction explores whether alcohol policy and practice is adequately responding to the growing issue of alcohol use in later life, or if there is a culture of ageism and age discrimination in relation to alcohol prevention and treatment.   
At the event we will have a panel of experts to discuss the report findings and recommendations 
Report overview: 
Dr. Sarah Wadd, Substance Misuse and Ageing Research Team, University of Bedfordshire 
Panel Discussion: 
Chair, Baroness Sally Greengross, Chief Executive, ILC-UK  Panel Members 
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Dr. Tony Rao, Consultant Psychiatrist, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and Royal College of Psychiatrists
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Pennie Taylor, Broadcaster and journalist, Age Scotland Trustee
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Dr. James Nicholls, Director of Research and Policy Development, Alcohol research UK
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Caroline Phipps, Director DrugAid Cymru and Chair of the Welsh Government Advisory Panel on Substance Misuse
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We would be delighted if you could join us.

House of Lords

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