Chair: Jim Blair, Independent consultant nurse learning disabilities
Ann Keen, Former Labour MP for Brentford and Isleworth
Ann Keen is Nursing Advisor to Sir Keir Starmer and Wes Streeting. She is a Former Labour Health Minister and Chair of the Patient’s Association.
Irene Tuffrey-Wijne, Professor of Intellectual Disability and Palliative Care
Irene Tuffrey-Wijne (RN, PhD) is Professor of Intellectual Disability & Palliative Care at Kingston University & St George’s University of London. Her research explores end of life care for people with learning disabilities and how to manage their conditions.
Sara Ryan, Professor of Social Care
Sara Ryan is a Professor of Social Care at Manchester Metropolitan University. She is the author of Justice for Laughing Boy: Connor Sparrowhawk – A Death by Indifference, about the death of her autistic son Connor while in an NHS care unit.
Scott Watkin, Head of Engagement, Seeability
Scott Watkin BEM is a learning disability campaigner who in 2009, was appointed the Government’s learning disabilities Co-Tsar, representing people with learning disabilities at the heart of policymaking and Government. Now, Scott leads an engagement programme at SeeAbility where he is supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to become future leaders.
Stephen Unwin, Theatre director and expert by experience
Stephen Unwin is an experienced theatre and opera director, writer, teacher and campaigner for the rights of people with learning disabilities.
*This will be updated as more speakers are announced
Private sector: £150
Public and voluntary sector: £100
Students: £40
Carers/self advocates: Free*
All tickets include a buffet lunch.
*We have a limited number of free places so please email us to claim your free place.
