About this Event
The future of health and care in Scotland concerns everyone, yet there remains a significant gap in opportunities for people from marginalised groups to participate in crucial conversations that shape service provision.
How can we effectively capture the views and opinions of under-represented communities on health services, social care, and ageing-related needs? What are the best strategies for health and care- providers to engage these groups in discussions about ageing, health, and care?
In this event we will explore creative means of engaging seldom listened-to voices in discussions about health and care provision in older age. The speakers will share a collaborative project that has engaged filmmaking and artwork to harness the voices and concerns of autistic adults who have learning disabilities.
We will show a compelling short documentary film made by Iceberg Productions – a team of autistic filmmakers supported by Scottish Autism. We will also share artwork collated by Clare Mills of ListenThinkDraw that captures our conversations with supported autistic people and professionals about their visions and aspirations for support in older age.
This event aims to spark meaningful discussions about inclusive health and social care between researchers, health and care providers, and people with lived experience.
About the Curious festival
The RSE’s Curious festival of knowledge is back, from 2−15 September!
Curious, is the Royal Society of Edinburgh’s festival of knowledge. It brings together a range of leading thinkers and invites anyone who is curious-minded to come together to learn, discuss big ideas, ask questions, and get curious across two weeks of free events.
Check out the full programme of events here.
SPEAKER
Professor Mary Stewart
Professor of Psychology, Heriot-Watt University
Mary’s research focuses on understanding autistic people’s experiences across the lifespan and on social inclusion. She uses participatory methods and co-design, running projects focusing on primary school, secondary school, university, employment, and social and health care. She addresses issues relating to life course inequalities and works across disciplines. Her work includes conceptualising and measuring concepts such as social interaction and connectedness, what impact social participation has on quality of life, well-being, and identity, and how we can better design services.
SPEAKER
Dr Joe Long
Professor of Psychology, Heriot-Watt University
Joe is the Director of Practice and Innovation at Scottish Autism. Until 2023, he held the role of research and policy lead. His background is in medical anthropology. Joe has both practice and academic-orientated publications. He, with his colleagues at Scottish Autism, focuses on meaningful participation and embedding research into practice.
Important points to note
- This event is suitable for age 16+
- Accessibility Statement: We aim to make events as accessible as possible. If you have any accessibility requirements, please make us aware of this just now during the booking stage. Or if you have any questions about how we can support your requirements, please contact the Curious team on: [email protected].
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- Filming/photography: There may be photography/recording at this event. If you would like to not be recorded, please speak to a member of the Curious team when you arrive.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Royal Society Of Edinburgh, 22-26 George Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00