Leading Voices Confirmed as New Speakers Announced for Dementia Forward Conference
Following the recent announcement of the Dementia Forward Conference, taking place on Friday 22nd May at Scarborough Rugby Club, a distinguished line-up of speakers and sector leaders has now been confirmed.
The conference, in partnership with Saint Cecilia’s Care Group and titled The Future of Dementia Care in North Yorkshire, will bring together key partners from across the health and social care sector for a day of learning, collaboration and forward-looking discussion on the future of dementia support in the region.
Confirmed speakers at this year’s event include:
• Jeremy Isaacs, National Clinical Director for Dementia and Older People’s Mental Health at NHS England
• Andy Baker of Able Training, an author, speaker and behaviour specialist
• Kate Allanson, Head of Prevention and Principal Occupational Therapist at North Yorkshire Council
• Abigail Barron, Director for Health and Adult Services at North Yorkshire Council
• Louise Wallace, Director of Public Health at North Yorkshire Council.
The conference will also include contributions from North Yorkshire Sport, Dementia Forward, and voices from across the care sector, alongside speakers with lived experience of dementia.
Topics throughout the day will include advances in technology, emerging research, community-based support, and approaches to complex dementia care – providing delegates with both strategic insight and practical takeaways.
Saint Cecilia’s Care Group, which provides specialist dementia care across Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale, says it is proud to stand alongside partners who are committed to improving outcomes and quality of life for people living with dementia and their families.
Mike Padgham, Chairman of Saint Cecilia’s Care Group, said: “We are incredibly proud to support the Dementia Forward Conference. Dementia care is something very close to our hearts, and events like this are vital in bringing together expertise, lived experience and innovation. By working together as a sector, we can continue to improve standards of care and ensure people living with dementia across North Yorkshire receive the understanding, dignity and specialist support they deserve.”
The conference promises to be both exciting and informative, offering delegates the opportunity to connect with others passionate about dementia care while gaining practical insight into the challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
Debby Lennox, Dementia Forward, said:
“The future of dementia care lies in collaboration. Only by sharing knowledge, experience, resources and skills will we create consistent, high-quality care and support for people living with dementia, from the earliest signs through to end of life.
This conference is a chance to connect people together to learn and share and, as a North Yorkshire charity, we are proud to be hosting it in Scarborough, ensuring that the voices of our local communities are heard.”
