Equity and Ageing

Forthcoming public lectures and talks from the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine.

College Of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine

An inaugural lecture showcase from the Usher Institute exploring how an ageing population is challenging health and social care.

Usher Building, The University of Edinburgh

<h3>Equity and Ageing</h3><h3>Inaugural Lecture Showcase</h3><h3>College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, University of Edinburgh</h3><h3>Thursday 21 November, 5:15pm</h3> The College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine welcomes you an inaugural lecture showcase event. Join two professors from the Usher Institute as they explore the challenges an ageing population has on inequalities in health and care.Stewart Mercer – Professor of Primary Care and MultimorbidityBruce Guthrie – Professor of General Practice *** Professor Stewart Mercer is Chair of Primary Care and Multimorbidity, has 30 years’ experience working as a GP, and is Deputy Director of the Advanced Care Research Centre. His work focuses on inequalities in health and in the provision of healthcare, the needs of patients with complex problems, and how health and social care systems need to adapt and respond to ageing population and widening health inequalities. Professor Bruce Guthrie is Professor of General Practice and Director of the Advanced Care Research Centre. His main research interest is in understanding and improving the quality and safety of healthcare, particularly in people with multiple health conditions and people taking many medications. 5.15pm - 6.30pm - inaugural lectures6.30pm - 7.30pm - drinks reception This event is free and open to all.Please indicate any dietary or access requirements when you register to attend.Lectures are in-person only and will not be live-streamed. Recordings of the lectures will be available after the event. *** Details of the University of Edinburgh full privacy notice can be found <a href="https://www.ed.ac.uk/about/website/privacy/policy" title="https://www.ed.ac.uk/about/website/privacy/policy" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>We want to run a safe and accessible event and provide the best possible experience for you. By providing any information required on the booking form, you are giving the University consent to hold and process this data about you and to advise our suppliers of these details, under data protection regulations, for the purpose of running this event. By providing this information about your guest[s], you are confirming that you have their permission to share this data with the University for the same purposes. Any dietary and accessibility requirements are deleted following completion of the event.Photography noticeThis event may be photographed and/or recorded for promotional or recruitment materials for the University and University approved third parties. For further information please contact cmvm.events@ed.ac.uk

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Inaugural lecture showcase

Drinks reception

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