'Dignity and respect' for people over the age of 50 were the themes of a conference held recently at Withybush, Haverfordwest The 50+ Conference provided an opportunity for older people to share their experiences with health and social care professionals. It also examined the role of users and carers in social work training, and raised awareness of voluntary sector initiatives supporting older people. The main speaker was Dr. Win Tadd, a senior research fellow in the Department of Geriatric Medicine, Cardiff University.
Her research focuses on the ethical aspects of ageing and care of older people, quality of care, and long term and palliative care for people with dementia.
She has published widely in health care ethics and has completed a series of three books exploring the ethical dimensions of European nursing. Other speakers included Clr. David Wildman, older person's champion and cabinet member for the elderly and infirm, Jon Skone, director of social care and housing, Margaret McBrearty, chairperson of the 50+ forum, Anna Tee, patient experience facilitator at the NHS Trust, Sue Gabriel, workforce development manager, and Simon Boex from Better Government for Older People Judith Bowen, clinical nurse practitioner and Sonia Hay, modernisation manager from the NHS Trust also contributed during the informative question and answer session