Beyond dependency: how Nourish Care are working with providers and funders to determine the true cost of care, build trust and promote sustainable operations in social care

Too often, providers are asked to deliver vital support without a clear view of what’s really needed or what it costs. The result? Unsafe rotas, unsustainable finances, and care that doesn’t always match people’s needs.

 

In this session, we’ll explore why transparency matters. Not just for finances, but for trust, safety and person-led care. We’ll introduce Nourish Transparency, a new tool co-produced with providers, that is designed to make the hidden visible by linking care needs to staffing, skills and costs in real time.

 

Hear from OSJCT on their experience of shaping Transparency and the difference it’s making in practice. Together, we’ll show how clarity can replace guesswork, giving providers, staff and families the confidence to plan properly, deliver sustainably, and build stronger services for the future.