Join us for the 2025 Institute of Gerontology Lecture hosted in collaboration with the Gateway to Global Aging Data at King’s College London.

This year's distinguished speaker, Michelle Dyson CB, Director General of Adult Social Care, will present on "New ways to support older people: the role of technology in social care."

The population in England is getting older, and the number of people drawing on care and support is forecast to double over the next 20 years. But the nature of that support is changing too. Care is now much more likely to involve technology, from sensors to detect falls, to clocks that provide reminders, and devices that manage medication. Even the way care records are managed is being revolutionised, with 84% of people drawing on formal care now benefiting from digitised records.

In this lecture, Michelle will consider the implications of these changes, addressing key questions about the role of technology in social care, its impact on the care workforce, and how formal care services should integrate with the NHS, local communities, and families to provide more effective support.

The event will take place in person at the Science Gallery at King’s College London and will be followed by a drinks reception. Admission is free, but due to high demand, seating will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis—attendees without tickets will not be admitted.

Join us for this thought-provoking discussion on the future of ageing, care, and technology.