This conference organised by the Community University Partnership Programme aims to:

• To present and discuss latest local and national research and information on social mentoring and befriending
• To identify gaps for multi-disciplinary support services and processes
• To develop practical ideas for cross-disciplinary practice, training and research
• To support workshops and discussion on key themes: refugees & asylum seekers; disadvantage and inequality; health, social care and disability; employment
• To provide the opportunity to network and pass on good practice

The conference is aimed at:
Local authorities, PCTs and Health Trusts, voluntary and community organisations, local businesses, HE institutions, project co-ordinators, project managers, researchers, academics, practitioners, policy makers, advocates and anyone involved in or interested in social mentoring and befriending.

All places have unfortunately already been allocated but for copies of presentations and other materials emerging from the conference, or for information on future CUPP events, please phone (01273) 634182 or e-mail Fiona Edwards.