Drink Wise, Age Well Report Launch and Panel Discussion

Nov 21, 2017 | EVENT

ILC-UK and Drink Wise, Age Well would like to invite you to the launch of the report Calling Time – Addressing ageism and age discrimination in alcohol research, policy and practice.

This year’s theme is Calling Time – Addressing ageism and age discrimination in alcohol research, policy and practice. The report by ILC-UK, the University of Bedfordshire and Addaction explores whether alcohol policy and practice is adequately responding to the growing issue of alcohol use in later life, or if there is a culture of ageism and age discrimination in relation to alcohol prevention and treatment.

At the event we will have a panel of experts to discuss the report findings and recommendations

Report overview:
Dr. Sarah Wadd, Substance Misuse and Ageing Research Team, University of Bedfordshire

Panel discussion:
Chair, Baroness Sally Greengross, Chief Executive, ILC-UK

Panel members:

  • Dr. Tony Rao, Consultant Psychiatrist, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and Royal College of Psychiatrists
  • Pennie Taylor, Broadcaster and journalist, Age Scotland Trustee
  • Dr. James Nicholls, Director of Research and Policy Development, Alcohol research UK
  • Caroline Phipps, Director DrugAid Cymru and Chair of the Welsh Government Advisory Panel on Substance Misuse

We would be delighted if you could join us.