School of Sociology and Social Policy

Fifth International Carers Conference - New Frontiers in Caring: 2010 and beyond

08 July 2010 - 11 July 2010 | A week of events | Conference

Royal Armories, Leeds

Building on the success of the 4th International Conference in Toronto, Carers UK and the University of Leeds hosted the 5th International Carers Conference, at the Royal Armouries, Leeds, from 8-11 July 2010 where delegates were welcomed by Baroness Pitkeathley. Secretary of State for Health Andrew Lansley addressed the conference on the governments plans for social care. Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal delivered the keynote speech in which she stressed how caring was something common in all societies around the world.

How we manage care and caring in a changing and ageing world is one of the world's greatest challenges, touching everyone's lives. This conference brought  together the international community of researchers, practitioners and those with an interest in caring to debate the critical issues and exchange expertise and experience. Mapping the policy framework from around the world, the conference explored innovation and sought real solutions to the care crunch.

The conference focussed on four key themes, identified through latest international debate.

• Health, Social Care and Well-being Services
• Caring and Employment
• Technology, Design and the Built Environment
• Financial and Legal Planning, Products and Services

The conference delegates:

• Heard from a range of internationally renowned speakers
• Participated and presented in workshops and poster sessions the cutting edge perspectives on the four key conference themes
• Learned about latest innovations at the conference exhibition
• Networked with colleagues at a range of exciting social events

A full conference report will follow.