Action on Elder Abuse Cymru is holding its first annual conference on the 21st November in Cardiff, entitled ‘Financially Safe and Secure? – Working together to protect older people from financial abuse’. Deadline for booking places is Thursday 27 October.
The day will cover scams as well as financial crimes perpetrated by people known to the victim, which have such a devastating impact on the well-being of older people. Delegates will hear from a range of speakers examining the current practice in Wales aiming to combat financial abuse.
Speakers include:
- Dr. Margaret Flynn, Chair of National Independent Safeguarding Board
- Sarah Rochira, Older People’s Commissioner for Wales
- Ian Thomas, CEO, Age Cymru
- Tony Neate, CEO, Get Safe Online
- Gary FitzGerald, CEO, Action on Elder Abuse
The agenda also includes a panel discussion followed by a Q&A with representatives from the Crown Prosecution Service, Office of the Public Guardian, Trading Standards and the Police.
Workshop themes include: the role of advocacy in supporting victims; examining the perpetrators of financial abuse; how the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act protects older people from financial abuse.
The conference is aimed at anyone concerned about the financial abuse of older people, those who work with or support older people, and those with an interest in developing understanding of the issue, including:
- The voluntary, community and faith sector
- Health professionals
- The police
- Health and social care
- The financial sector
- Older people and carers
Delegate fees are £30 for non-Members and £24 for AEA Members (all VAT inclusive)
For more information on how to book tickets please contact: [email protected]
Bookings can be made via the website – English page: http://bit.ly/AEACym_Conf or Welsh: http://bit.ly/AEACym_Cyn
