Welcome to GovNet’s Ageing Population conference 2010, the UK’s premier event for those involved with meeting the challenges and opportunities of an ageing society. Over 300 key decision makers from across the UK will be present at this high-profile and prestigious conference, joining over 10 speakers and 20 exhibitors to discuss the next steps for implementation of key strategies for a society for all ages.
The ‘Building a Society for all Ages’ strategy has outlined a series of proposals to help Britain prepare for an enormous demographic change, which sees people living longer than ever before. It is therefore essential that we act now to address the challenges presented by this demographic change and build a society where people are not defined by their age, and prejudice does not prevent us from fully harnessing the skills and experience of our older population. Ageing Population 2010 will discuss this important strategy and debate next steps for implementation with invited speaker Angela Eagle, the DWP Minister responsible for taking forward this vision for the future.
The recently published Green Paper, Shaping the Future of Care Together, spells out the options for reform, how a new system could be organised and most importantly, how it will be paid for. In 1948 life expectancy was 66 while today it is 78. For the first time there are more people over the age of 65 than there are under the age of 18. More and more people have care and support needs, which highlights the need for a fair and affordable system. Be a part of this important debate and discuss with confirmed speaker Sally Warren, the incoming Head of Social Care Strategy at the Department of Health, the next steps for implementation of this radical reform of the UK care and support system.
The Work and Pensions Select Committee has recently noted in a report entitled ‘Tackling Pensioner Poverty’ that while no pensioner should be expected to work after the age of 65, many would like to. A review of the Default Retirement Age has been brought forward to 2010 to reflect the change in economic circumstances since it was introduced, and the increasing numbers of people wanting to take advantage of their longer active lives. Ageing Population 2010 will debate this important policy review and also discuss the significant benefit to the economy on tapping into the experience and commitment of an older generation.
Ageing Population 2010 will bring together key partners from the public, private and third sectors responsible for the delivery of key initiatives designed to ensure that older people live longer, healthier and more active lives. Join us at this important event to debate the next steps in preparing more effectively for later life, and the need to work together both nationally and regionally if we are to adapt as a society to ensure we take advantage of the opportunities that come with this change.
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