Liberal Democrat Party Conference - Bournemouth
13 September 2008 - 17 September 2008
The Eye Health Alliance is Vice Chair of the Health Hotel, a collaborative venture which puts on a series of health related events at each party conference. This year the Eye Health Alliance has teamed up with Macmillan Cancer Support and Breast Cancer Care for their fringe event, which will takes place Tuesday 16 September, 13.00pm - 14.00pm, Bayview Suite 1, BIC.
This debate entitled, 'Quality care and quality life? Getting it right for people with long term conditions', will focus on the key challenges facing people living with long term conditions, including the patient experience, financial support, employment issues, as well as screening and information services. Speakers include; John Pugh MP, Shadow Treasury Minister, David Morris, local cancer survivor and Richard Rawlinson, dispensing optician.
Additionally, the Eye Health Alliance will be exhibiting with the Health Hotel in the Health Zone in the main exhibition hall on Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 September from 8.30am - 18.30pm, where delegates will have the opportunity to get a free retina photo and learn more about the importance of eye health.
If you would like to know more details about the Eye Health Alliance fringe event or exhibition in the health zone at any or all of the party conference please contact Sarah Lapham, Public Affairs Officer at sarahlapham@aop.org.uk.
