Older People's Learning - What next?

What is the future of learning after 50

Supported by the Prudential

To accommodate an ageing population people will need to work for longer, but to what extent is this happening in reality and to what extent do barriers to working longer include poor health?

Related concerns include the future affordability of pensions and rising cost of health and social care but more generally the strategic issue of maintaining or preferably improving economic prosperity in coming decades.

Drawing on research commissioned by the Prime Ministers Strategy Unit in 2009 and undertaken by Professor Les Mayhew from Cass Business School, this joint ILC-UK /Institute of Actuaries event will attempt to get to the heart of debate
by considering the economic impact of increased longevity and healthy life expectancy on the UK economy.

Using extensive data sources, among the illustrative examples it will consider
are:

* Whether increasing longevity is being matched by increases in healthy life expectancy
* The extent to which poor health is a barrier to working for longer
* The role prevention/health promotion could play in securing a healthier future and improved economic prospects
* Whether planned increases in state pension age will deliver the expected large savings in public expenditure and if there are offsetting costs that need to be factored in
* Supply-side barriers to progress including socio-economic inequality and the role of societal factors such as obesity and mental health
* Wider demographic considerations and consequences including population size and immigration

16.00 16.30 Registration and refreshments
16.30 18.25 Presentation by Les Mayhew, Cass Business School followed by
panel discussion
18.25 - 18.30 Close and drinks

Both events will run from 16.30 to 18.30, with registration and refreshments from 16.00 and drinks afterwards at 18.30.

These events are free and open to all; however registration is required. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to events@ilcuk.org.uk stating whether you would like to attend the event on the 17 February 2010, Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh or 3 March 2010, Actuarial Profession, London.

We hope to see you in Edinburgh or London to discuss this important topic.

Capita's 3rd National Conference

This conference provides delegates with practical insights and advice on how local authorities, housing organisations, health and social care providers can the third sector can work together to tackle social exclusion.

The Royal Society is holding an important meeting on The new science of ageing, which will be of interest to researchers in the fields of genetics, biology, medicine and population studies. I would be grateful if you could let your members and colleagues, and any other relevant contacts, know of this meeting through the BGS website and newsletter. You would, of course, also be welcome to attend.

The new science of ageing
Organised by Professor Linda Partridge DBE FRS, Professor Janet Thornton CBE FRS, Professor Gillian Bates FRS
10 and 11 May 2010

Synopsis

Research into ageing has been galvanised by the discovery of single-gene mutations that extend healthy lifespan of laboratory animals and that delay multiple, ageing-related diseases. Evolutionary conservation of these genetic effects allows the use of invertebrates to understand human ageing. This meeting will discuss the scientific challenges and the prospects for a broad-spectrum, preventative medicine for age-related disease.

Speakers

The speakers and chairs include Professor Andrzej Bartke, Professor Nir Barzilai, Professor Maria A Blasco, Professor Andrew Dillin, Professor Richard Faragher (chair), Dr David Gems, Professor Brian Kennedy, Professor Cynthia Kenyon, Professor Stuart Kim, Professor David Kipling (chair), Professor Tom Kirkwood, Professor Janet Lord (chair), Dr Mike Murphy (chair), Professor Thomas Nyström, Professor Thomas Rando, Professor Eline Slagboom, Professor Patrick Vallance, Professor Rudi Westendorp and Professor Dominic Withers.

Registration

This meeting is free to attend, but pre-registration online is essential. The online registration form and programme information can be found on our website.

Location

The Royal Society
6-9 Carlton House Terrace
London SW1Y 5AG
United Kingdom

Celebrating 350 years

Between November 2009 and November 2010, the Royal Society is celebrating its 350th anniversary, promoting a spirit of enquiry, excitement and engagement with science.

This meeting is part of the Royal Society's 350th anniversary programme.

More information about the anniversary year can be found at http://350.royalsociety.org