RCGP conference to promote care for disabled patients, UK

Main Category: Caregivers / Homecare
Article Date: 16 Jan 2005 - 8:00 PDT

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With the closure of the large mental hospitals, there has been rise in the number of patients with learning disabilities in the community in recent years. In addition, improved medical technology has led to increased life expectancy. As a result, GP workload in caring for these patients has greatly increased and therefore GPs need support to improve their skills and knowledge of the needs of this vulnerable group of patients.

With this in mind, the RCGP has organised a conference in London on Thursday 3 February. Dr Stephen Ladyman, MP Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, and Dame Denise Platt, Chair of the Commission for Social Care Inspection, will be addressing delegates to encourage improved health outcomes for patients with physical and learning disabilities.

A few places are still available. For more information and to book visit extension.rcgp.org.uk/press/pceventdetails.asp?eventID=1164

Alternatively, please contact Nikki Whitelock at the RCGP on 020 7344 3124 nwhitelock@rcgp.org.uk

Book your place at the RCGP National Spring Meeting, 8-10 April 2005 http://www.blackpool2005.com

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