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Unforgotten Forces Autumn Gathering

Age Scotland

This event is in the past

This event is for staff and volunteers who support older members of the ex-service community. A chance to come together online, to build connections, share knowledge and information.

Keynote speaker 1: Craig Jones, joint Chief Executive, Fighting With Pride

Keynote speaker 2: Caroline Clark, Coordinator, SOPA

Keynote speaker 3: Alasdair Pattinson, Veterans Champion, NHS Grampian

The afternoon will feature breakout sessions on the following topics

Mental wellbeing and older veterans (led by Combat Stress)

Supporting veterans with hearing impairments (led by Hearing Link Scotland)

Developing volunteering opportunities for and with older veterans (led by ACVO, Aberdeen Third Sector Interface)

Coming out of Covid for people affected by dementia (led by Age Scotland Dementia Training Team )

Who's missing? How to reengage with veterans missing out on support (led by Aberdeen CAB)

Date
14:30-17:30, 21 September 2021
Contact
Linda McNeill
0333 323 2400
Cost
Free
Attendance type
Online only
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