Chaired by Ruth Eley National Programme Lead (Delivery), Older People and Dementia, Social Care Local Government Care Partnerships Department of Health, this one day conference opens with a keynote presentation focusing on developing and implementing the quality standards for dementia; which were presented to Health Secretary Andrew Lansley on 30the June 2010.

Though a series of focus sessions delegates will have the opportunity to look in depth at the quality standards for dementia with a focus on the patient perspective, developing a personalised care plan/personal health plan, changing practice to reduce admissions, advance care planning and supporting people with dementia to make future decisions.