Older Persons Conference - Learning from Lancashire, a Beacon Authority

On Tuesday 10th November 2009, Lancashire will be holding a free conference for all local authorities, charities and citizens groups with an interest in improving services for older people.  Whether you are an older person or someone working with or representing older people this conference will be of interest and importance to you.

There will be a number of keynote speakers including Richard Jones, Vice-President of the Association of directors of Adult social services and members of Lancashire's Older People assembly as well as workshops and a beacon Market Place.  the ain is to offer the opportunity to see first hand the many excellent and innovatiove services Lancashire County Council offers to its Older citizens.

Starting at 10am, the all day event will take place on Tuesday 10th November at the Preston Marriott Hotel.  To book your place and find further details on workshops and speakers click  here.

The closing date for submitting your booking is Wednesday, 28th October.

For further information please contact Mike Rudd, Beacon Co-ordinator by email at olderpeoplebeacon@lancashire.gov.uk or telephone 01722 534153.

A special delegate rate has been negotiated with the Marriott Hotel for delegates travelling long distances so please contact Mike Rudd as above for further details.

A special delegate rate has been negotiated with the Marriott Hotel for delegates travelling long distances so please contact Mike Rudd as above for further details.

The Beacon status website has also been updated with conference information and new documents and can be viewed at www.lancashire.gov.uk/olderpeoplebeacon.