Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland
Faculty of Psychiatry of Old Age
Wednesday 19 November 2014
Murrayshall House Hotel, Perth
Draft Programme
9.00 – 9.30
Arrival and Registration with Coffee
Morning Session
Chaired by Professor Graham Jackson
9.30 – 10.00
“A Short History of the Development of Old Age Psychiatry in Scotland.”
Dr David Findlay
10.00 – 10.40
“In Defence of Old Age Psychiatry: What makes it special?”
Dr James Warner, UK Chair, Faculty of Old Age Psychiatry
10.40 – 11.00
Coffee
11.00 – 11.30
“The View from England (and how to avoid it).”
Dr James Warner, UK Chair, Faculty of Old Age Psychiatry
11.30 – 12.30
Small Group Discussions:
“20 reasons for the specialty of Old Age Psychiatry in Scotland to remain the
same”
“20 ways in which Old Age Psychiatry could or should adapt to meet the
needs of patients in a changing political and financial environment”
12.30 – 13.00
Plenary Session: Feedback from Small Groups
13.00 – 13.40
Lunch
13.40 – 14.00
Business Meeting
Afternoon Session
Chaired by Dr Derek Brown
14.00 – 14.40
“Integration Agenda: Where does Old Age Psychiatry fit? The view from the
Scottish Government.”
Mr Geoff Huggins, Health and Social Care Directorate, Scottish Government
14.40 – 15.20
“Transforming the Journey: Post-Diagnostic Support though to Integrate
Care.”
Mr Henry Simmons, Chief Executive, Alzheimer Scotland
15.20 – 15.40
Tea, Coffee and Pastries
15.40 – 16.15
Open Forum and debate from the floor
16.15 – 16.30
Closing Remarks
Dr David Findlay
Please note that this meeting qualifies for 6 hours of CPD points subject to approval by the individual member’s
Peer Group