INVITATION: AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT – PUBLIC OPEN MORNING – 24 APRIL 2010

You are invited to attend the ‘Age of Enlightenment’ public open morning which is taking place on Saturday 24 April, allowing Edinburgh residents the chance to debate topical healthcare issues with health professionals. Time: 9am to 1.30pm Venue: Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Sheena McDonald, TV and radio broadcaster and journalist, is the keynote speaker. Participants will then join one of four interactive workshops covering: • Ethical Issues in Old Age • Care and Carers’ Concerns • Research with Older Adults • Health Services for Older People The findings from each workshop will be shared with all participants in a final plenary session and written up and brought to the attention of policy makers and health care professionals. The morning is being organised by the British Geriatrics Society (BGS), a membership association of healthcare professionals with a special interest in the care of older people. If you would like to attend the open morning as a member of the press, please contact Iona-Jane Harris on 020 7608 8573 or 07766 227724 or email ionajaneharris@bgs.org.uk The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) is a membership association of doctors, nurses, therapists, scientists and others with a particular interest in the care of the frail older person and in promoting better health in old age. Visit: www.bgs.org.uk 2010 marks the 50th anniversary of the Scottish branch of the BGS. BGS Scotland is governed by an elected executive that has geographical representation from all over Scotland, doctors in training, non-career grade doctors and a co-opted representative from the Scottish Government Health Department. The group continues to negotiate directly with officials and ministers in the Scottish Government over a wide range of issues.

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