The Impact of Day Care on Older People with Multiple Long Term Conditions - Dr Cath Lunt (University of Liverpool)

Drawing on findings of a three-year exploratory mixed methods study, Dr Lunt discussed findings from research assessing health and loneliness outcomes during the first 3 months of attendance at nine day care centres in North West England and North West Wales. Centres were from the statutory, independent, charitable and voluntary sector, enabling accessibility and equitable issues to be considered.

Outcomes of generalist day centres for older people: not just social inclusion and meals - Dr Katharine Orellana (King’s College London)

Based on findings of a three-year study of four day centres in the South of England, this talk shared insights into the less well-known outcomes of involvement with day centres and discussed how these relate to policy.