The HDRC: what next? - Shaping research and informing decisions – London (Supported by the Housing LIN)

This free event will be the second membership workshop organised by the HDRC. The aims of this interactive workshop are to raise awareness of the HDRC, to gain an understanding of how best to engage the membership and to set the future research agenda. Key priorities are the sharing and understanding of the issues that members currently face in relation to accommodation and care for people with dementia and the development of research goals that address these issues.

10.00 Registration and refreshments
10.30 Chair's welcome - Jeremy Porteus, Director, Housing LIN
10.40 The HDRC: overview and progress to date - Sue Garwood, Housing LIN and HDRC Steering Group.
11.10 Overview of relevant research - Dr Simon Evans, Association for Dementia Studies, University of Worcester
11.40 Break, refreshments and networking
12.00 Group work: setting research priorities - lead by Dr Julie Barrett, HDRC Research Coordinator
12.45 Lunch and networking
13.30 Engaging the membership: member's views - lead by Sarah Vallelly, Housing 21 and HDRC steering group
14.00 What next? - Sarah Vallelly
14.30 Closing remarks - Jeremy Porteus
14.45 Close of workshop, refreshments and opportunities for networking until 4pm

Please note that spaces are limited and only one free space per member organisation will be allowed. Attendance must be through prior registration. Please sign up to attend by emailing the research coordinator Julie Barrett (Julie.barrett@housing21.co.uk) by Tuesday 22nd April who will reserve you a place. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If you are unable to come or wish to send a colleague in your place please let Sarah know as soon as possible. Please also inform her if you have any accessibility or dietary requirements.