The National Aged Military Veterans Conference will be held on Thursday 2nd October, 09.00-16.00. The conference, held at the National Army Museum, London, is delivered in partnership with The Northern Hub for Veterans and Military Families Research, Northumbria University, and the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
This inaugural conference marks the beginning of an annual event dedicated to advancing research with aged veterans across the UK. It will highlight the critical importance of understanding the unique challenges faced by this population and showcase world-leading research in the field. The conference will serve as a platform to set intentions for future work, fostering collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and support organisations to drive meaningful change.
Conference Agenda
| 02/10/25 | |
| 0900-0930 | Registration and coffee |
| 0930-0940 | Welcome address General Sir Adrian Bradshaw KCB OBE DL Governor Royal Hospital Chelsea |
| 0940-1000 | "Setting the Scene: why should we undertake research into aged veterans" Prof Matthew Kiernan Director Northern Hub for Veteran and Military Families Research, Northumbria University |
| 1000-1030 | Keynote: "Current dilemmas in caring for an ageing population." Prof Martin Green OBE Chief Executive Care England and Commissioner, RHC |
| 1030-1100 | Keynote - "Why should we care about aged and ageing veterans, societies obligation and the Armed Forces Covenant : the perspective from the military charities sector" Gen Sir Nick Pope KCB CBE Chair COBSEO |
| 1100-1130 | Teas and coffees |
| 1130-1150 | "Better Living in Later Life: Research to Reframe Concepts of Ageing" Dr Philip Hodgson Assistant Professor in Health Research, Northumbria University |
| 1150-1210 | "The landscape of aged veterans research in the UK: Health and social implications of ageing" Dr Gemma Wilson-Menzfeld Associate Professor and Health Psychologist. Aged Veteran Research Lead, Northumbria University |
| 1210-1220 | "Developing an aggregative data system for the evaluation of outcomes at The Royal Hospital Chelsea" Tobyn Eagles PhD Candidate, Northumbria University |
| 1220-1245 | Q&A Panel Dr Philip Hodgson Dr Gemma Wilson-Menzfeld Tobyn Eagles |
| 1245-1400 | Lunch |
| 1400-1430 | "Caring for an ageing and aged population: The view from the National Care Forum Veteran focus – Royal Star Garter" Andy Coles OBE Chief Executive of Royal Star & Garter |
| 1430-1500 | "The Chelsea Pensioners’ Veterans Outreach Program" Giles Woodhouse Director Chelsea Pensioners Veterans Outreach, Royal Hospital Chelsea |
| 1500-1510 | Teas and coffees
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| 1510-1540 | "Integrating aged veteran research with policy" David Richmond Chief Executive, Royal Hospital Chelsea |
| 1540-1600 | "Research, research, research. A call for action." Dr Jeremy Tuck Director of Health and Well-Being, Royal Hospital Chelsea |
| 1600 | Close of conference |
There is no charge to attend the conference, but please complete the below form to register:
