Name: The National Aged Veterans Research Conference
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End: 20251002T150000Z

2nd October 2025

National Army Museum

9am - 4pm

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 Veteran Friendly Framework" Andy Cole 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
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