Learning about the healthcare of older people
A public conference is being held to share research into the healthcare of older people carried out by researchers from The University of Nottingham. The conference will be an opportunity for the general public to find out about research carried out by the University's Division of Rehabilitation and Ageing , into the healthcare of frail older people in hospital and care homes. This unique event, which is taking place on Friday 5th July at Nottingham Contemporary Gallery, has been so successful that all places have now been filled. During the day, guests will also have the opportunity to view a documentary about specialist dementia care at the Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) and will be invited to have their say about what they consider to be the most important healthcare issues facing frail older people. Hospital care Guests will be able to hear Professor Rowan Harwood telling the story of the inspiration for the Medical and Mental Health Unit (MMHU) at the QMC and how it was developed and the research now evaluating its success. Professor Harwood and a multidisciplinary team of clinicians from Nottingham University Hospital and Nottinghamshire Healthcare Trust led the development of the MMHU in response to the growing concerns about poor quality hospital care for patients with dementia and confusion. The unit has won awards and been praised by many people (including MPs and the Daily Mail) as an innovative approach which has improved the culture of care for patients with dementia.
