Date: Tuesday 22 Jan 2019
Location: The Studio, 7 Cannon Street, Birmingham, B2 5EP
This free conference is for people who want to challenge practices which result in over-medication of people with learning disabilities, autism or both.
It is estimated that on an average day in England between 30,000 and 35,000 people with a learning disability, autism or both are taking prescribed psychotropic medication without appropriate clinical justification. This is medication that results in alterations to perception, mood or consciousness. Long-term use of these medicines puts people at risk of a wide range of side effects including weight gain, organ failure and even premature death.
This conference will offer insights into what has been achieved so far through the STOMP campaign, provide opportunities for cross-sector discussion and help you think creatively about your next step in tackling overmedication. You may be a health or social care professional, a self-advocate or a family carer. This conference is for you. The campaign hashtag is #WeSupportSTOMP
Lunch and refreshments are provided.