EPSRC EQUAL Research Network Workshop 25.6.2003
Integrated approaches to the development, selection and supply of assistive
technologies for older and disabled people
Hosted
by the University of
Central Lancashire
Co-sponsored by:
A
workshop organised by the University of Central Lancashire in
conjunction with the EPSRC funded EQUAL Research Network to support Extending Quality Life of Older People and Disabled People
and with the generous support of the PPP Foundation
Event
organisers: Dr Lynne Goodacre, Lancashire Postgraduate School of Medicine and
Health and Ms Verity Smith, EQUAL Research
Network Coordinator
Date:
Wednesday 25th June 2003
Venue: Harris Park Conference Centre
, Harris Knowledge Park,Programme
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9.30 |
Arrival, Registration, Coffee,
Croissants |
| 10.00 | Welcome, Eileen Martin, Dean, Faculty of Health |
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10.05 |
Introduction to EQUAL, Professor Peter Lansley, Director, EQUAL Research
Network |
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10.20 |
Session
One: Introduction to the Day: Chair:
Professor Peter Robertson, Dean, Faculty of Design and Technology |
|
10.25 |
Keynote: Outcome Measures in Assistive Technologies, Professor Louise Demers, PhD, OT(C), School of Rehabilitation, University of Montreal |
|
11.10 |
Coffee |
|
11.30 |
Evaluation
of specialist and mainstream products used by consumers with disabilities,
Lindsey Etchell, Principal Researcher, Ricability (Research Institute for
Consumer Affairs) |
|
12.10 |
The Role of Disabled
Living Centres Council in Equipment Services at individual and policy
Level, Maggie Winchcombe, Disabled Living Centres Council |
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12.50 |
Buffet Lunch |
|
14.00 |
Session
Two: Introduction to the Afternoon: Chair, Dr Elizabeth White, Head of
Research Group, College of Occupational Therapists |
|
14.05 |
Design
innovation for inclusion through user involvement, Julia Cassim, Helen
Hamlyn Research Centre, Royal College of Art |
|
14.30 |
Introducing
Assistive Technology into the Homes of Older people: Occupational Therapy meets Health
Economics! Professor
Peter Lansley and Kate Goodacre University
of Reading and on behalf of King's College London |
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14.55 |
Tea |
|
15.20 |
New Dimensions in
Telecare, Professor
Julienne Hanson, Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London
and Professor James Barlow, Imperial College |
|
15.45 |
Open Discussion |
|
16.20 |
Review and Comments |
|
16.35 |
Co-ordinator's Comments, Ms
Verity Smith, Coordinator EQUAL Research Network |
|
16.45 |
Close |
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This
is a special workshop to explore
recent advances in approaches to improving the quality of life of older people
and disabled people through the better design, development and availability of
assistive technologies, especially those which Occupational Therapists are
likely prescribe. The
workshop will be of interest to health and social care practitioners, industry,
charitable and government bodies concerned with the needs of older and disabled
people, as well as researchers and academics from engineering, social sciences,
medical and health care disciplines.
There is no charge for attendance just an enthusiasm and interest in extending the quality of life of older people and disabled people through informed user-focused multidisciplinary research and its application. The number of places available at the Workshop is limited because of space constraints so please contact Verity Smith the EQUAL Coordinator, as soon as possible if you would like to attend. Verity's e-mail address is h.v.smith@reading.ac.uk
for phone numbers and postal address click here.Location:
Harris Park Conference Centre, Harris
Knowledge Park,
University of Central Lancashire, 253 Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston,
Lancashire PR2 9XB map: http://www.uclan.ac.uk/other/hs/harris/location.htm
(Please note that Harris Park is not located on the main campus of the
University).
Map of Preston Town Centre http://www.ronw25013.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/plan.htm
General information about Preston http://www.ronw25013.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/preston.htm#contents
Travel Advice:
Car or Bus: The M6 motorway runs just east of the town, with junctions 30, 31 and 32 on the M6 all servicing Preston. The town is serviced by all of the national bus companies. See National Express . It is 222 miles from London to Preston by car or bus.
Train: Preston is on the main west coast rail line from London to Scotland, See: Railtrack to plan your travel. Phone: Railway Enquiries - UK callers only 0345 484950. Railway Enquiries - other callers +44(0)171 834 2345
Taxis: There are several taxi firms. The University uses Ashton Millers 01772 724000
Manchester airport is the main international airport in the area and is about 38 miles south of Preston. If you need to take a taxi from Manchester Airport to Preston, then this will cost about £30 for a single journey but only if booked beforehand. If you take a black cab then the charge will be about £50. The train from Manchester Airport is about £10. Phone: Manchester Airport +44(0)161 489 3000. British Airways - UK callers only 0345 222111. British Airways - other callers +44(0)141-222-2345
Accommodation:
The University often uses Barton Grange, a Best Western hotel, a short taxi ride from the venue www.bartongrangehotel.com tel: 01772 862551.
Here
are some web sites with local hotels but a web search will reveal many more.
http://www.preston-hotels.co.uk/preston-hotels.htm
http://www.prestonhotel.com/ http://www.uk-hotel-accommodation.co.uk/england/lancashire/Preston/index.cfm
Note: The day after the Workshop there was major EU-US think-tank on the high technology dimension of AT. For details see http://icadi.icta.ufl.edu/pre-icadi/ .