
Research into Practice: shaping Return Discussions for people with dementia
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The research event into practice regarding return discussions for people with dementia is forthcoming on October 22, 2026, at the Rivers Suite on Edinburgh Napier University's Craiglockhart Campus. This session explores how new insights can reduce harm and missing incidents in Scotland.
Explore how new Return Discussion insights can help reduce harm and missing incidents for people living with dementia in Scotland.
You are invited to a dissemination event to explore how new Return Discussion insights can shape a sustainable and preventative approach for families, with a collaborative aim to reduce harm and missing incidents for vulnerable people living with dementia in Scotland.
The event brings together key stakeholders to set out strategic context and share key learnings and recommendations from Edinburgh Napier University in their recent research evaluation of a pioneering Return Discussions pilot undertaken by Alzheimer Scotland and Police Scotland.
Thursday 22nd October
10.30am – 1pm including networking lunch
Edinburgh Napier University, Craiglockhart Campus
219 Colinton Rd, Edinburgh EH14 1DJ
Parking: Car Park A
Please RSVP to sipr@sipr.ac.uk by 18 September 2026 also letting us know of any dietary requirements.
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Research into Practice: shaping Return Discussions for people with dementia takes place on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 10:30.
Research into Practice: shaping Return Discussions for people with dementia is held at Rivers Suite, Edinburgh Napier University, Craiglockhart Campus, Edinburgh in Edinburgh (219 Colinton Rd, Edinburgh, EH14 1DJ).
Entry to Research into Practice: shaping Return Discussions for people with dementia is free.
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Research into Practice: shaping Return Discussions for people with dementia
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The research event into practice regarding return discussions for people with dementia is forthcoming on October 22, 2026, at the Rivers Suite on Edinburgh Napier University's Craiglockhart Campus. This session explores how new insights can reduce harm and missing incidents in Scotland.
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Explore how new Return Discussion insights can help reduce harm and missing incidents for people living with dementia in Scotland.
You are invited to a dissemination event to explore how new Return Discussion insights can shape a sustainable and preventative approach for families, with a collaborative aim to reduce harm and missing incidents for vulnerable people living with dementia in Scotland.
The event brings together key stakeholders to set out strategic context and share key learnings and recommendations from Edinburgh Napier University in their recent research evaluation of a pioneering Return Discussions pilot undertaken by Alzheimer Scotland and Police Scotland.
Thursday 22nd October
10.30am – 1pm including networking lunch
Edinburgh Napier University, Craiglockhart Campus
219 Colinton Rd, Edinburgh EH14 1DJ
Parking: Car Park A
Please RSVP to sipr@sipr.ac.uk by 18 September 2026 also letting us know of any dietary requirements.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Rivers Suite, Edinburgh Napier University, Craiglockhart Campus, Edinburgh219 Colinton Rd, Edinburgh, EH14 1DJ
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When is Research into Practice: shaping Return Discussions for people with dementia?
Research into Practice: shaping Return Discussions for people with dementia takes place on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 10:30.
Where is Research into Practice: shaping Return Discussions for people with dementia taking place?
Research into Practice: shaping Return Discussions for people with dementia is held at Rivers Suite, Edinburgh Napier University, Craiglockhart Campus, Edinburgh in Edinburgh (219 Colinton Rd, Edinburgh, EH14 1DJ).
How much are tickets for Research into Practice: shaping Return Discussions for people with dementia?
Entry to Research into Practice: shaping Return Discussions for people with dementia is free.
How do I get tickets for Research into Practice: shaping Return Discussions for people with dementia?
Tickets for Research into Practice: shaping Return Discussions for people with dementia can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Until Thursday, 22 October 2026
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219 Colinton Rd, Edinburgh, EH14 1DJ
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