Capita Conferences Announced National Learning Disabilities Conference Announced – 10th July, London

London, United Kingdom, April 30, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Learning Disabilities
Transforming Care and Support
Wednesday 10th July, 2013, Central London
Chaired by Jim Glover, Chair, Mencap

About the event:
Care and support services for people with learning disabilities are set to change dramatically. Following the Winterbourne View Report there will be imminent reforms to inspection, regulation and safeguarding requirements and a drive to offer community-based support in place of long term residential care.

Their National Learning Disabilities Conference will explore the impact of national policy developments, the changing benefits landscape and the impact of the Winterbourne View Report on local services and support for people with learning disabilities.

Key speakers:
· Keynote Address: Norman Lamb MP, Minister for Care and Support and Chair,
National Learning Disability Programme Board
· Claire Crawley, Social Care, Local Government and Partnerships Directorate,
Department of Health
· Alan Rosenbach, Special Policy Lead, Care Quality Commission
· Chris Haynes, Lead Commissioner, Gloucestershire County Council and NHS Gloucestershire
· Alistair Graham, Director, Golden Lane Housing
· Jim Blair, Consultant Nurse, Learning Disabilities, St George's Hospital
· Sue Bott, Director of Policy, Services and Development, Disability Rights UK

For more information:
Visit: http://www.capitaconferences.co.uk/public-sector-conferences/diversity-hr/full-conference/article/learning-disabilities-conference.html?code=SMMK

Download the brochure: http://www.capitaconferences.co.uk/pdfgen.html?filename=Learning_Disabilities_July_13.pdf&code=SMMK

Or contact: Naomi Wood – naomi.wood@capita.co.uk