The UKs Materials Knowledge Transfer Network and Medilink North West are hosting an event called Medical Materials & Textile Solutions for an Ageing Society, aimed at bringing together industry, the National Health Service (NHS) and university professionals to share the latest developments and advances in this highly significant area of healthcare.

The event will be held at the Manchester Conference Centre and Hotel, Sackville Street, Manchester, United Kingdom on 15 June 2011, from 9.45am 2.30pm.

The programme will include:

Opening remarks by Lord Haskel The House of Lords

Trends, issues and health concerns facing the UK ageing population Futures Perfect

Expressing value through communication technologies in an ageing society Microsoft Research

Continence care present and future University College London

Wound healing and chronic care Health Directions Keith Cutting & Advanced Medical Solutions Prof Steve Percival

Assisted Living new technologies for an ageing society Medilink West Midlands

Material challenges for the future Nano and Chemistry Innovation Knowledge Transfer Networks

Attendance Fees

55 Members of Medilink NW and Materials KTN

75 Non members

Exhibition opportunities are available. Interested parties should contact [email protected]

Registration

Registration is available at www.medilinknw.co.uk/events