Exhibitor Testimonials

CARE SHOW LONDON 2009 – testimonials from visitors, exhibitors and speakers
 

EXHIBITOR

We are a young company with a limited budget but the business we have gained has far out-weighted the cost. The whole process has been easy to organise and by being at the show we have met owner operators and key decision makers who, in spite of the recession, have opened so many doors for us. We will definitely do both the Birmingham and Bournemouth Care Shows. Chris Johnson, DECS

We were rushed off our feet on the first day.  We’ve taken good quality leads which we are confident will convert into business.  We’ve seen a lot of existing customers which is important to us, as well as new business contacts.  We are exhibiting at the

Care Show Birmingham too.

Kate Hayter, Sales Manager, Renray Healthcare

We have excellent quality leads to follow up from a mix of care home groups and individual care homes.  We’ve been able to spend quality time with new business leads and are pleased with our presence at the event.

Ellen Brown, Key Account Manager, Apetito

This is a very well organised show. We’ve had great leads from key decision makers and are looking forward to Birmingham, Bournemouth and London next year. Ritika Wadhwa, Med e-care   We’ve seen a lot of MDs, Chief execs and senior managers. Overall a very successful show. Stephen Herriott, Director, Scurr Architects

VISITOR

It is really important that care organisations should integrate with the operators and the Care Show provides this opportunity.

Anna Raja, Manager, St Luke’s Lodge

It is the first time I’ve been to the show and I could have done with attending on both days. I have already rung through to our head chef and told him he must see the Nutrition Kitchen! I will definitely be at the next show.

Joan Auton, Regional Manager, Guardian Care

This show hits the nail on the head in covering vital strategic issues that impact directly on the care home sector - issues that make your business succeed.  There were some excellent topical seminars taking place covering the Government Green Paper and the Care Quality Commission.  We have made a strategic decision to open a dementia unit within our homes and this show has provided important fundamental groundwork in setting this up.  It enables you to meet key people and find out about centres of excellence.

I’ve come down from Jersey and been very impressed with what I’ve seen…I’ve found the seminars and panel debates good for establishing contacts

Andrew Pemberton, Finance Director, Parish of St Helier Local Authority

With changes in legislation, the free seminars at the Care Show are an excellent way of keeping up-to-date as this is something that affects us all.  The show is a great networking opportunity.

Ann McCann, Owner, Redholme Memory Care Home

The Care Show is great for picking up new innovations from exhibitors and sharing best practice with other care homes.

Joy Hunter, General Manager, Argyle Care Group  (England & North Wales)

Very impressive. We are still finding our way around but so far I’ve seen a lot of interesting stands.

A Brown, GSH

The show has been good. Good exhibitors, good variety and all very interesting.

Daniel Bird, Property and Facilities Manager, Field Lane Foundation

The seminars have been good. Very informative, very helpful. The speaker was clearly knowledgeable and presented it in a clear and understandable fashion.

Teresa Changler, Walton Health Manor

An excellent Summit. Very informative. Speakers were very articulate and the topics were relevant to right now.

Sheila Carroll, Chair, Med e-care

A very interesting show and the Care Show Summit was excellent. Very good speakers, totally relevant topics and a well balanced panel.

Mathew Rowland, Senior Product Manager, Third Force

SPEAKER

The public debate on the future of care for older people is now catching fire. Wherever we work in social care, as experts, we must all pass on our knowledge to the wider population to inform and engage people about the value of care. It is critical they understand that it’s about enhancing quality of life and wellbeing for those with any disability and of any age. Only then can the public make informed choices about social care’s worth. The Care Show is an excellent platform for having these discussions.

Annie Stevenson, Head of Older People’s Services, the Social Care Institute for Excellence

Care Show Bournemouth testimonials

“It’s nice to be able to see the products on display and there are good exclusive deals to be had i.e. discounts on furniture etc.  We have also got new ideas to implement and are now looking at a new software system to help with managing our care homes.”
Christina Sell, Managing Director, Langton Care Ltd

 “I wanted to get a feel of what the Bournemouth Show was like.  We exhibited at the Care Show in Birmingham last year but chose not to exhibit here today.  Having seen for myself I think next year I will be looking to exhibit in Bournemouth.”
Michael Stanton, APC Healthcare

 “First visit to the Care Show, have come for the seminars.  I have been particularly interested in my home life seminar and the importance of hydration demonstration in the NACC kitchen.  I found them very interesting and informative as it will directly impact on the quality of care in the homes.  I would definitely recommend people to visit the care show, as you will leave with lots of new ideas.”
Janet Thompson, Customer Services Officer, Guild Care

“Cool, innovative, inspirational and informative.  I came last year and think the care show is excellent for ideas and for finding suppliers.”
Paul Mason, Care Home Manager, Shattermill House, Surrey

“I came with a friend who works in the care sector, but I work at a doctor’s surgery and found some of the products and ideas really useful for my role in advising patients on how to care for themselves in their own homes.  Everyone is friendly and there aisles are nice and wide.”
Helen Curtis, Bromley, Kent

 “My employer booked me into to the POVA for the carer training course.  I thought the session was a good refresher.”
Maryna Savranska, Care Worker, Lyndale Care Home

 “The Care Show is fantastic.  I am here today to gather information on beds, baths and furniture.  The exhibitors were friendly, informative and not pushy – a very happy atmosphere.  The training sessions were very helpful.”
Margaret Fereday, Registered Nurse, Forest Oaks Nursing Home, New Forest

 “The Care Show is very informative and helpful.  We are here to fact find with a view to going into the care home sector.”
Terry Morris, Ferndown

 “I work in commissioning for borough services, offering a range of care services including home care, extra care, domiciliary care.  The Care Show has been very useful, and I would imagine would be very informative for other colleagues working on social care and primary care.  Its great that there are two shows a year, and this one has been very successful.”
Angela Elkcholy, Monitoring Officer, London Borough of Tower Hamlets

 “It is nice to see all the main suppliers under one roof and be able to physically see the products before we buy.”
Indra Rajeevan, Raveedha Care Ltd