Expert speakers:
- Hannah Rignell, Deputy Director, Disability Unit, Cabinet Office
- Lynne Turnbull , Chief Executive Officer, Disability Positive, Chair of the North West Region, Disabled People’s Organisations Forum
- Kamran Mallick, CEO, Disability Rights UK
- James Taylor, Executive Director of Strategy, Impact and Social Change, Scope
- Ruby Peacock, Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Carers UK
- Geoff Fimister, Policy Co-Chair, Disability Benefits Consortium
- Liz Leach Founcer and Managing Director, Imagineer CICChair of the Yorkshire and Humber Region, Disabled People's Organisations Forum
- Richard Kramer CEO, Sense
- Luke Joy-Smith, Project Director, Dimensions UK
- Jonathan Beebee, Chair, Learning Disability Nurse Forum
- Lisa Wilson, Head of Strategic Commissioning and Policy, Adult Social Care, Essex County Council
- David Williams, Head of Service, Learning Disability and Complex Needs, Salford Royal Foundation Trust Lead for Workforce Development, Greater Manchester Transforming Care Partnership
The pandemic has highlighted many
disparities in terms of health, employment and access to services which have exacerbated the negative impact for
people with disabilities. Westminster Insight’s Disability Digital Conference explores the latest
policy, strategies and best practice to create a a more
accessible and inclusive society.
Gain a first-hand update on the
National Strategy for Disabled People from
Hannah Rignell, Deputy Director, Disability Unit, Cabinet Office. Join the conversation with
leading Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) including
Disability Rights UK, Disability Positive and the
Disability Benefits Consortium advocating to widen access and transform service provision with an inclusive approach.
We will examine strategies to
increase areas of co-production, by prioritising the voice of service users and their carers. We will focus on pathways to
enhance independent living, through
assistive technologies implemented by
Dimensions UK. Essex County Council will share practical insights on effective commissioning to wide ranging needs; and you'll hear useful advice from
Sense, on how to
mitigate the impact of isolation, provide
mental health support and promote social inclusion.