Friday 26 May 2017

Braithwaite Hall, Katharine Street, Croydon CR9 1ET

This was our second time hosting this successful FREE event, designed to help the public and those working in care services to increase their understanding of Dementia and related issues. We would like to thank Braithwaite Hall and our sponsors for their invaluable support.

If you would be interested in attending or exhibiting at our next event, please do contact us and we will make sure we let you know.

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Timetable

10:00am

Arrival and welcome

10:30am – 11:15am

“Dementia Friends Session and Dementia Action Alliance” (created to bring together organisations to make Croydon dementia friendly) By Hakeem Anjorin

11:30am – 12:15pm

“Understanding Dementia” By the Alzheimer’s Society

Explaining the condition in more detail and the support available

12:30pm – 13:00pm

“Who needs to pay for care” By Billy Brown, Just

13:00pm – 14:00pm

Networking Lunch

This is a rare opportunity for individuals involved in the area of dementia care to join us for lunch and networking, including: care home workers, people who provide care in the patient’s own home, solicitors, dementia care specialists and anyone else who’s involved in this field.

Places are limited and are on a first come, first served basis and need to be booked in advance

14:00pm – 14:45pm

“Powers of Attorney and Other Considerations” by Andrea Scott

15:00pm – 15:30pm

“Funding Care” by Karen MacDonald, Monetary Solutions

Covering Care Annuities, Investments and Equity Release

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With thanks to our sponsors: