The Really Important Questions Conference

• What is the Conference all about?
• Who is the conference for?
• Why is it important I attend?
• What does the day involve and what are the benefits from attending this Conference?
• When is the Conference?
• Does it cost anything to attend?
• How do I apply for a place?

What is the Conference all about?

The annual conference provides the opportunity for older people to have their say about health and social care services and to tell policy makers what is working well and what needs improving. Over 120 older people attend this annual event. Senior Managers from across the Council, the Health Trusts and other organisations listen to the views of older people such as whether current services meet their needs, what future services should look like and what are the other broader issues affecting their quality of life.

Who is the conference for?

This annual conference is for older people (50+) in the community who are interested in health and social care services and want to improve the quality of life for older people in Tameside.

Why is it important I attend?

The conference will offer you the opportunity to find out about the changes taking place in social care and health for older people in Tameside and the chance to have your say about what you think needs to be done.

What does the day involve and what are the benefits from attending this Conference?

• An opportunity to gather helpful information and to find out about local services that can help older people stay healthy, active and independent.
• An opportunity to take part in discussion groups looking at current developments which affect older people.
• An opportunity to ask questions, put forward your views and to talk with senior managers who deliver services to older people

When is the Conference?

The conference is held every year in October.

Does it cost anything to attend?

This Conference is free of charge and refreshments are provided. Transport and language support can also be arranged.

How do I apply for a place?

Places are limited since the RIQ annual conference is very popular. To reserve your place, please contact the conference organisers for a booking form as soon as possible. Please see address below for contact details.

Contact Information
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