Rethinking Medicines: Personalised Approaches to Medicine Optimisation in Older People.

Date: Thursday 26 February 2026

Time: 0930-1330

Location: Axis Conference Centre, 3 Venture Rd, Chilworth Science Park, SO16 7NP

We invite you to a dissemination event sharing research on medicines optimisation and deprescribing in older people, with a focus on personalised, proactive, and preventative care. Please see flyer attached, and click here to register.

Drawing on a programme of NIHR-funded research, the event will explore the challenge of overprescribing and polypharmacy in later life, its impact on patients, carers, the NHS, and health inequalities, and the evidence for what works in practice. This includes multidisciplinary approaches to structured medication reviews, the role of trust and shared decision-making, and the potential contribution of social prescribing and community-based support.

The event is open to patients and carers, healthcare and social care professionals, community and voluntary sector organisations, policymakers, commissioners, and researchers. No specialist knowledge is required.

Through short presentations and discussion, we aim to reflect on what needs to happen next to embed safe, person-centred medicines optimisation in routine care and to support healthier ageing across diverse communities. We would be delighted for you to join the conversation and share your perspective.

This event is invitation only and spaces are limited so please register to attend.

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