Following the success of our inaugural event, Rowcroft Hospice is delighted to announce the next Dementia and Palliative Care Conference, set for Tuesday, 25 March 2025, at Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre.
We extend our thanks to our event sponsors, Majestic Holidays, Wollens, MC Hearing, and Amica Care, for their invaluable support.
Leading cause of death in the UK
Dementia is now recognised as the leading cause of death and this conference will facilitate discussions on the latest innovations in dementia care, prevention and treatment. It will also emphasise the crucial role of palliative care in improving the quality of life for those effected by dementia.
Practical insights and engaging discussions
Attendees will benefit from practical caregiving advice, engage in dynamic Q&A sessions and participate in breakout workshops that address real-world challenges faced by both patients and caregivers.
Expert national and international speakers
The 2025 conference will feature a diverse panel of national and international experts, offering insights from across the field of dementia and palliative care. The agenda is still being finalised but confirmed speakers include:
- Prof. Wilco Achterberg, Leiden University Medical Center, visiting professor University of Nottingham: Discussing challenges of pain in dementia
- Dr. Zena Aldridge, University of Leeds: Promoting continence and managing incontinence within the context of dignified dementia care
- Prof. Kevin Brazil, Queen’s University Belfast: Supporting decision-making on goals of care at the end-of-life
- Prof. Karen Watchman, University of Stirling: Learning disability and dementia
- Prof. Liz Sampson, Queen Mary University of London
- Dr. Sarah Russell, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust: Duality of care
- Dr. Rory Baxter & Leonie Cooper, University of Plymouth: Digital innovations in dementia care
- Tracey Carter, Hallmark Care Homes: Supporting people living with dementia experiencing bereavement and loss
- Hannah Gardner, Dementia UK: What support do children and young people living within families facing dementia need?
- Jacquie Gowans, Care Home Education and Support Service (CHESS) Torbay: Non-pharmacological approaches to the management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia
- Rachel Johnstone, Dementia UK: Supporting family carers of people with dementia
- Faith Frost & Nicola Jacobson-Wright, University of Worcester: Implementing Namaste Care: a sensory approach in advanced dementia
A vision for the future of care
Mark Hawkins, Chief Executive of Rowcroft Hospice, expressed the organisation’s commitment to ensuring specialist, high-quality end-of-life care for everyone in the community.
“We’re incredibly proud to be hosting our second conference, building on the success of our inaugural event this year. It’s evident that there is a strong demand within the community and across the sector for deeper knowledge and expertise in dementia and palliative care. We’re committed to driving innovation and excellence, raising public awareness and advancing our shared understanding of specialist dementia care.”
Early bird registration open
Secure your spot for this enlightening conference for just £199 including VAT & fees for a single delegate ticket which includes a buffet lunch and £149 for charities, those living with dementia and carers.