The Programme 

• Introduction: Dr Nikki Coghill [University of Bath] and Dr Martin O’Neill [University of Cardiff] @ 9.30am
• Summary of approach, methods and findings from work related to inequalities in older people in Merthyr Tydfil, Bath and North East Somerset and Axbridge, North Devon: Dr Nikki Coghill Associate Professor [University of Bath] & Dr Martin O’Neill Senior Lecturer, [University of Cardiff] @ 9.35am
• Challenging societal perceptions: reimaging stereotypes to help address social isolation and its contribution to health inequalities in older people: Judith Brown [Ambassador for Bristol Older Peoples Forum & Chair Bristol Ageing Better] @ 9.55am
• Health Inequalities and Social Isolation in BME communities in the South West: Dr Nilufar Ahmed [University of Bristol] @ 10.15am
• An overview of Health Inequalities in Wales: Dr Brian Gibbons [Former Minister for Health & Social Care and Minister for Social Justice and Local Government, Welsh Assembly Government] @ 10.35am
• Health inequalities in older people. Health Impact Assessment: Dr Eva Elliott [Co-Director, Straeon; Honorary Research Fellow, Cardiff University] @ 11.00am
• Health inequalities and social isolation in older people in Bath and North East Somerset: Paul Scott [Health Inequalities, B&NES District Council] @ 11.15am
• Health inequalities and social isolation in older people in Merthyr Tydfil: Dawn Boden [Member of the Senedd (MS) for Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney] @ 11.30am

• BREAK @ 11.55am

• Case study: Social isolation in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales: Dr Martin O’Neill Senior Lecturer [University of Cardiff] @ 12.15 pm
• Case study: Social isolation in Westfield, Bath and North East Somerset    Stacey Pottinger [Community Champion Coordinator] @ 12.30 pm
• Case study: Social isolation in Axminster, East Devon: Dr Lindsey Anderson, Impact and Partnership Development Manager [University of Exeter] @ 12.45 pm
• BREAKOUT ROOM DISCUSSIONS: In terms of inequalities in older people, what would you like to see policy makers focus on? Facilitated by Dr Nikki Coghill, Associate Professor [University of Bath], Dr Martin O’Neill, Senior Lecturer [University of Cardiff], Dr Lindsey Anderson, Impact and Partnership Development Manager [University of Exeter] and Stacey Pottinger [Community Development Champion] @ 1.00pm
• Feedback and closing remarks @ 1.15 pm
• CLOSE @ 1.30 pm