Living and Dying with Dignity - Annual Conference, 24th September 2009 - The Sage, Gateshead

Guests confirmed......Tricia Stewart is one of the original members of the Rylestone Women's Institute in North Yorkshire that inspired the British film Calender Girls. New Vision are based in Gateshead and are a group of people with learning disabilities who are using their personal experiences and skills to deliver training about disability awareness. Falklands veteran Simon Weston joins us for another year to discuss dignity and care.

The Shuggies - inspirational women who bring care to life through music. Pantastic are a community Steel Pan Band from Sunderland, the group has 18 members of mixed ages and abilities. The group plays a variety of music from traditional Caribbean calypso to modern pop music.

There will also be the chance to attend one of six workshops that will be running on the day which are:-

Personalisation an Individuals Story, Dignity Champions, Advanced Care Planning, End of Life Strategy,

The Dementia Care Strategy and Living and Dying with Dignity.

Outstanding Achievers Awards 2009

The Tyne and Wear Care Alliance in partnership with Skills for Care are offering you the chance to nominate an outstanding member of staff to receive an award at our conference. To make a nomination please complete the following form and fax back to: 0191 514 5692 or Email: info.twca@sunderland.gov.uk

Conference Press Release

Related Articles... DH Publications: End of Life Strategy

Previous annual events have been held at both The Stadium of Light and St James's Park and have been very well received. Here are just a few comments taken from the past events:

What did you enjoy most? "Enjoyed it all!! Simon Weston - Inspirational, Shuggies - Humerous, Workshop - Educational". - - - "Venue, people and food!". - - - "Simon's inspirational speech and staff helping our service users to see the pitch - thank you". - - - "Talk by Mr Peter Millican". - - - "The whole event and Simon's talk (fantastic) and The Shuggies".