Programme and Presentations 2013

 EU2013

 

The conference programme is detailed below.

The plenary and workshop presentations are now available for download from the programme below.


Venue

The Burlington Hotel
Upper Leeson Street
Dublin 4
Ireland


PRE-CONFERENCE EVENT

SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2013

1300-1700 Pre-conference 'Nordic Day' run by the Nordic Centre for Welfare and Social Issues (NVC) in English – information and free registration through NVC. All Nordic and other country delegates interested in learning more about the Nordic welfare systems will be warmly welcomed.

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

MONDAY 17 JUNE 2013

1030-1400 Registration of delegates; distribution of delegate packs and interpretation receivers (formal ID doc required as deposit)
1130-1200 European Social Network AGM  for member organisation representatives(attendance open to all member organisations by invitation)
1230 Conference Exhibition open – opportunities for networking
1230-1330 European Social Network Members’ Reception (by invitation)
1300-1400 Sandwich Lunch for conference delegates
1400-1530

Plenary session I

Changing society, investing in the future

Europe continues to be confronted by significant economic and social challenges with pressure on public finances and high unemployment especially of young people. 

How should social care and other services both protect and care for vulnerable people but also invest in preventative action for the future? How should those working at a local, regional, national or European level reshape social policy and practice to transform lives for the better with improved economic and social outcomes?

Confirmed speakers:

  • Chair: Lars-Göran JANSSON, Chair, European Social Network
  • Michael D. HIGGINS, President of Ireland - Opening Address (English)
  • Joan BURTON, Minister for Social Protection, Ireland - Speech (English)
  • Juan MENÉNDEZ-VALDÉS, Director of Eurofound, (the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions) - Speech (English)
  • Jan TRUSZCZYŃSKI,  Director General for Education, Training, Culture and Youth, European Commission - Speech (English)
1530-1615 Coffee/tea break
1615-1715 Workshop session I (6 simultaneous workshops)
Workshop 1

Integrated care and coordination between health and social networks
Ministry of Social Welfare and Family, Government of Catalonia, Spain
Español, English, Français
Workshop Presentation (English)
Case Study 1 (English)
Case Study 2 (English)
Case Study 3 (English)
Workshop Report (Spanish)

Workshop 2

Investing in Children European Membership Scheme
Investing in Children (Durham, United Kingdom) and Eurochild
English, Español
Workshop Presentation (English)
Workshop Report (English)

Workshop 3

Adapted solutions to answer parents’ needs for childcare
Edenred / Autonomous Region of Valle d’Aosta, Italy
Italiano, English, Deutsch
Workshop Presentation (English)
Workshop Report (English)

Workshop 4

Implementing a single assessment tool for services for older people
The Health Service Executive, Ireland
English, Italiano, Deutsch
Workshop Presentation (English)

Workshop 5

Preventing discrimination and abuse against people with disabilities in the community
Association of Directors of Social Services Cymru, United Kingdom (Wales)
English, Français, Español
Workshop Presentation (English)

Workshop 6

Skills development: the transition from school to employment for young people with disabilities
The Province of Latina, Italy
Italiano, English
Workshop Presentation
(English)
Workshop Report (Italiano)

1930-2100 Official Reception hosted by Dublin City Council


TUESDAY 18 JUNE 2013 (MORNING)

0900-1030

Plenary session II

Reshaping services, building partnerships, improving outcomes

Well-being is influenced by a range of factors including health, social, employment, culture, housing and the environment. Current reforms and adaptations relate to the impact of the economic crisis and the need to become more efficient and effective. However, the influence of demographic change is ever-present and the desire for a more person-centred approach is growing stronger among citizens.

How might services work with individuals, families and communities and across disciplines and sectors to transform lives for the better and reduce health and social inequalities?

In the morning session, we pay particular attention to health inequality, housing and homelessness and community development and in the afternoon focus on mental wellbeing and preventative strategies for older people and how new technologies are helping transform lives through social inclusion.

Confirmed speakers:

  • Chair: Virginia BRÁS GOMES, Senior Social Policy Advisor, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Portugal
  • Michael MARMOT, Director, University College London Institute of Health, United Kingdom
    Presentation (English)
  • Alain RÉGNIER, Interministerial Delegate for Access to Housing, France
    Presentation (English)
  • Cormac RUSSELL, Managing Director, Nurture Development, Ireland
    Presentation (English)
1030-1115 Coffee/tea break
1115-1215 Workshop session II (6 simultaneous workshops)
Workshop 7

How can citizen and service user views best influence the development of social services?
Eurofound
English, Français, Italiano
Workshop Presentation (English)
Workshop Handout (English)
Workshop Handout (Français)
Workshop Handout (Italiano)

Workshop 8

Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion in Groups at Risk
Andalusian Health Service, Regional Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Andalucía, Spain
Español, English, Deutsch
Workshop Presentation (English)
Workshop Report (English)
Annex 1 (English)
Annex 2 (English)
Annex 3 (English)
Annex 4 (English)
Annex 5 (English)

Workshop 9 Decentralisation of social services: the crucial challenge for Dutch municipalities
Kwaliteitsinstituut Nederlandse Gemeenten (KING), Netherlands
English, Italian, German
Workshop Presentation (English)
Workshop 10 New approaches to improving wellbeing of marginalised young people and their families
Crosscare Teen Counselling, Ireland
English, Français
Workshop Presentation (English)
Workshop Report (English)
Workshop 11 Planning for the Future - Attracting Younger People into Adult Social Care Sector
London Borough of Redbridge, United Kingdom (England)
English, Español
Workshop Presentation (English)
Workshop Report (English)
Workshop 12 Reshaping services for a changing society: What will the nursing home of the future be like?
OCMW Mechelen, Belgium
English, Français, Español
Workshop Presentation (English)
Workshop Report (English)
1215-1315 Buffet lunch sponsored by IBM


TUESDAY 18 JUNE 2013 (AFTERNOON)

1315-1445

Plenary session III

Reshaping services, building partnerships, improving outcomes

Confirmed speakers:

  • Chair: Lotta PERSSON, Chair, Association of Social Services Directors (FSS), Sweden
  • Karen HEEBØLL, Director of Social Services, Fredericia, Denmark
    Presentation (English)
  • Rafael del PINO LÓPEZ, Director, Mental Health Policy and Services, Andalucía, Spain
    Presentation (English)
  • Chris WORMAN, Director of Program Development, TechSoup Global
    Presentation (English)
1445-1530 Coffee/tea break
1530-1630 Workshop session III (6 simultaneous workshops)
Workshop 13 Social Determinants + Integrated Service Delivery = Better Social Outcomes: Experience from around the world in disability, child protection and social care
IBM and IBM Cúram Research Institute and Malteser Business Service, Germany
English, Français, Deutsch
Workshop Presentation - part 1 (English)
Workshop Presentation - part 2 (English)
Workshop Report (English)
Workshop 14 Developing an effective support system for unaccompanied minors (16 years plus)
OCMW Antwerp, Belgium
English, Español
Workshop Presentation (English)
Workshop Presentation (Español)
Workshop Report (English)
Workshop 15 Developing care skills that respond to real needs
Vienna Social Fund, City of Vienna, Austria
Deutsch, English, Italiano
Workshop Presentation (English)
Workshop Presentation (Deutsch)
Workshop 16 Protecting vulnerable adults: towards a whole-system approach
Association of Directors of Adult Social Services and Care Quality Commission, United Kingdom (England)
English, Français, Español
Workshop Presentation (English)
Workshop 17 Monitoring social impact and developing the right response in economic crisis
The Well Being Watch, Ministry of Welfare, Iceland
English, Español
Workshop Presentation (English)
Workshop Report (English)
Workshop 18

Tackling poverty and exclusion in times of crisis - delivering better outcomes for people
Edenred
English, Français, Italiano
Workshop Presentation - part 1 (English)
Workshop Presentation - part 2
(Français)
Workshop Presentation - part 3 (Français)
Workshop Report (English)

1645-1730 Networking Forum
(Open forum for delegates to meet/network by areas of interest)
2000-2300 Gala Dinner sponsored by Edenred with entertainment  provided by The Logues, courtesy of the Musical Youth Foundation


WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE 2013

0930-1030 Workshop session IV (6 simultaneous workshops)
Workshop 19

Youth employment agencies: combined strategies for youth employment
Federal Employment Agency, Germany
Deutsch, English, Italiano
Workshop Presentation (English)
Workshop Handout
(English)
Workshop Report (English)

Workshop 20

Supporting parents to give children the best start in life
Lifestart Foundation, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland
English, Deutsch
Workshop Presentation (English)
Workshop Report (English)

Workshop 21

Influencing one’s own health: improving health care strategies for people with learning disabilities
Public Health and Quality Improvement (CFK) and Central Denmark Region, Denmark
English, Français, Italiano
Workshop Presentation (English)
Workshop Report (English)

Workshop 22

The reorganisation of food aid in the Veneto region
Department of Social Services, Veneto Region, Italy
Italiano, English, Español
Workshop Presentation - part 1 (English)
Workshop Presentation - part 2 (English and Italian)

Workshop 23

ICT solutions for older people: Gaining the correct information at the appropriate time for use on the right platform
Staffordshire County Council, United Kingdom (England)
English, Français, Español
Workshop Presentation - part 1 (English)
Workshop Presentation - Part 2 (English)
Workshop Report (English)

Workshop 24 Inter-services cooperation to identify children at risk
Child Protection and Education Services, Municipality of Botkyrka, Sweden
English, Español
Workshop Presentation (English)
1030-1115 Coffee/tea break
1115-1245

Plenary session IV

Social investment: European Round Table and Debate

  • Introduction: John HALLORAN, Chief Executive, European Social Network:
    Social investment versus austerity: the balancing act for social services

The EU is promoting social investment as a public policy concept; how can social service decision makers and managers draw on these concepts to reshape services in the interest of citizens and communities?

This is an opportunity for a widespread debate from the panel and delegates.

  • Chair: Hugh FRAZER, Adjunct Professor of Applied Social Studies, National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Dublin, Ireland / Coordinator, EU Network of Independent Experts on Social Inclusion
  • Kathleen LYNCH, Minister of State for Disability, Equality, Mental Health and Older people, Ireland
  • Máté SZABÓ, Commissioner for Fundamental Human Rights, Hungary
  • Guido MAGRINI, Director for Social and Integration Policy, Lazio Region, Italy
  • Jukka LINDBERG, Chair, Social Services Directors Association, Finland / Director, Purchasing Services, City of Hameenlinna, Finland
  • Alan ROSENBACH, Special Policy Lead, Care Quality Commission, United Kingdom

A daily video showing highlights from each day of the conference will be made available to ESN members and newsletter subscribers.

1245-1300 Conclusion and invitation to European Social Services Conference 2014
1300 Close of conference

To download a copy of the programme, please click here (PDF).