Telehealth&Telecare Working Together Conference 2009
[24 - 25 February 2009] How we can meet national targets and reduce our carbon footprint while improving care
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Feb 24, 2009 12:00 AM
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Feb 25, 2009 12:00 AM |
| Where | Airth Castle, Scotland |
| Contact Name | Lisa Muxworthy |
| Contact Phone | +44 (131) 2756467 |
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The conference will be opened by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing, Nicola Sturgeon.
Guest Speakers
- Roy Lilley ( Chair), Writer, Broadcaster and NHS Commentator;
- Alan Maynard, Professor of Health Economics, University of York;
- John Seddon, Researcher and leading authority on organisational change
Prizes
All prizes will be awarded on the afternoon of Day 2 of the conference
Best Poster
Best Paper Day 1
Best Paper Day 2
Abstract Submission for Poster Presentations
The organising committee encourages submission of telehealth & telecare abstracts for poster presentations at the conference. We would particularly welcome those that demonstrate evidence of cost-effectiveness.
Abstract submission is invited electronically via the link on the left which contains guidance for content & submission. There will be prize for the best poster which will be awarded on the afternoon of Day 2 of the conference.
To register interest please contact Lisa Muxworthy on 0131 2756467, or click on the email link on the left.
For sponsorship information, please contact Sandra Auld on 07825 386314, or see prospectus link on the left.
Carbon Reduction Initiatives
The Conference is adhering to the following carbon reduction initiatives:
* Using environmentally friendly delegate bags which are reusable and biodegradable
* Using recycled paper
* Actively recycling leftover delegate materials after the conference
* Actively encouraging car sharing to help delegates save money and running costs whilst reducing carbon footprints.
and will donate £1 from every delegate fee to a carbon offsetting scheme.
