Care Show Birmingham 2026 Programme

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Design & Build Theatre
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  1. Session sponsored by arjo
    • Compliance & regulation
  2. Session sponsored by Delux
    • Future of care
    • Technology & digital innovation
    • Compliance & regulation
    • Future of care
Homecare Theatre
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    • Compliance & regulation
  1. Session sponsored by Shiftcare
    • Compliance & regulation
    Around one million older people in the UK receive home care, and almost half take five or more medicines - a population projected to grow by 60% over the next two decades. The care workers visiting th ...
    • Workforce sustainability
    Recruitment and retention challenges continue to put pressure on homecare providers, while growing demand makes effective workforce planning more important than ever. This panel discussion will explor ...
  2. Session sponsored by Lifted Talent
    • Funding pressures
    Private Clients: they can afford you. So why aren't choosing you?   Investing heavily in digital advertising will not fix a positioning problem. Private clients are making one of the most emotionally ...
    • Future of care
    • Future of care
    • Compliance & regulation
    • Compliance & regulation
    The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) has provided Resilience-Based Clinical Supervision (RBCS) programmes specifically for social care nurses since January 2024.   RBCS is a form of restorative su ...
    • Compliance & regulation
    • Future of care
    • Future of care
  3. Session sponsored by Care Hut
    • Compliance & regulation
Keynote Theatre
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    • Future of care
  1. Session sponsored by Nourish
    • Compliance & regulation
    Join us to hear Chris Badger, our Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care and Integrated Care’s key priorities for the future of adult social care regulation.
  2. Session sponsored by PCS
    • Workforce sustainability
    Recruitment remains one of the biggest challenges facing social care, but what does it really take to attract and retain the right people? In this candid fireside chat, a care provider, and former par ...
  3. Session sponsored by Apetito
    • Future of care
    Neighbourhood health services are set to become a major part of the future health and care landscape, but what could they mean for social care providers? While many details are still emerging, this se ...
    • Compliance & regulation
    A live session with the CQC: Jenny was being hoisted into bed and slipped from the sling, resulting in fall to floor including bump to head……….follow the safeguarding as it unfolds.
    • Technology & digital innovation
    Peter Kinsey, Chair of Iris Care Group, will be outlining the Digital Excellence Roadmap for working age adult services. This is an important new development for the sector which, for the first time, ...
  4. Session sponsored by Nourish
    • Future of care
    What will care in residential homes look like in 2030? And looking even further ahead, what can we expect by 2040? These are questions that challenge us all, because the truth is that in 2026, none of ...
    • Technology & digital innovation
    AI is the single biggest conversation in the social care sector right now, but the gap between hype and practical adoption remains wide. This panel cuts through that, with leaders sharing real insight ...
    • Future of care
    • Future of care
    The pace of change across health and social care shows no sign of slowing. From workforce reforms and commissioning changes to regulation, funding and wider government policy, providers are facing a c ...
Owners' & Directors' Forum
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    • Compliance & regulation
    Delegated healthcare tasks can help providers deliver more responsive, person-centred care, but they also raise important questions around accountability, risk and professional responsibility. In this ...
    • Funding pressures
    Rising employment costs, increasing overheads and ongoing funding pressures are forcing providers to make difficult decisions about the future of their services. This interactive workshop will bring t ...
  1. Session sponsored by Birdeye
    • Funding pressures
    • Workforce sustainability
    • Funding pressures
    Come along and meet the best business brains in the sector during this informal drop-in clinic session in our brand new Owners' & Directors' Forum. A safe space to ask your burning business questions ...
    • Funding pressures
    Occupancy growth doesn't happen by accident. It requires a clear brand, a strong reputation and a marketing strategy that resonates with prospective residents and their families. In this interactive w ...
  2. Session sponsored by Care Control
    • Funding pressures
    Growth can unlock exciting opportunities, but scaling too quickly without the right foundations can create significant operational, financial and quality challenges. This interactive workshop will exp ...
    • Funding pressures
    Come along and meet the best business brains in the sector during this informal drop-in clinic session in our brand new Owners' & Directors' Forum. A safe space to ask your burning business questions ...
People & Workforce Theatre
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    • Workforce sustainability
    Recruitment and retention remain among the biggest challenges facing care providers, but are we doing enough to recognise and nurture the talent already within our organisations? In this practical ses ...
  1. Session sponsored by CoolCare
    • Workforce sustainability
    Care managers are the backbone of high-quality care services, yet many are balancing increasing responsibilities, regulatory pressures and workforce challenges. This session will explore the realities ...
    • Funding pressures
    Commissioning decisions can have a profound impact on the lives of people who rely on care and support, shaping everything from continuity of care to choice, independence and wellbeing. This session w ...
  2. Session sponsored by Tomorrow's Guide
    • Compliance & regulation
    With the landmark ruling in June 2026, this is a picture of a changing landscape with recent developments still being understood.   Join us to talk about the evolving picture, share insights and share ...
    • Workforce sustainability
    The talk will:   Explore what workplace incivility looks like in care (often subtle, normalised behaviours rather than overt conflict) Link incivility to staff wellbeing, morale, sickness absence, and ...
    • Future of care
    • Compliance & regulation
    Non-pharmacological approaches to dementia care are no longer a nice-to-have. They are NICE-recommended, WHO-endorsed, and increasingly what families, commissioners, and inspectors are looking for. An ...
  3. Session sponsored by Webbox
    • Workforce sustainability
    Tomorrow’s care leaders are already making their mark across the sector. Chaired by Angela Boxall, this inspiring panel brings together alumni from the Care Show Thirty Under 30 initiative to share th ...
    • Future of care
    • Workforce sustainability
    Immigration policy continues to evolve, creating new legal and operational challenges for care providers. This session will provide an overview of the latest immigration reforms, what they mean for em ...
    • Workforce sustainability
Technology & Innovation Theatre
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    • Technology & digital innovation
    Technology is transforming far more than care delivery. From finance and HR to compliance, rostering and reporting, digital tools are helping providers reduce administrative burden and improve operati ...
  1. Session sponsored by Sensio
    • Technology & digital innovation
    As AI becomes increasingly embedded in social care, building workforce confidence is just as important as implementing the technology itself. In this panel discussion, hear directly from care workers ...
  2. Session sponsored by Ally Labs
    • Technology & digital innovation
    This session will look at the day-to-day challenges care homes face with digital systems.   Care homes are often working with a mix of paper and separate systems, which can make coordination and data ...
    • Technology & digital innovation
    This panel explores how technology creates value across all five layers of the care ecosystem: the person being supported the carer the organisation the wider system the community Speakers will examin ...
    • Technology & digital innovation
  3. Session sponsored by Log My Care
    • Technology & digital innovation
    • Technology & digital innovation
    • Technology & digital innovation
    The Vivaldi Social Care study is a pioneering national programme that is transforming how health and care data can be used to improve outcomes for people living in care homes. Led by researchers from ...
  4. Session sponsored by Predicaire
    • Technology & digital innovation
The Outstanding Society Learning Lounge
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    • Compliance & regulation
    • Workforce sustainability
    Reflective practice has long been embedded within nursing as a powerful tool for improving care, developing professional confidence, and supporting continuous learning. But its benefits extend far bey ...
    • Compliance & regulation
    • Funding pressures
    • Future of care
    • Workforce sustainability
  1. This unique panel brings together voices from across the care journey, including people living in care homes, individuals receiving support in their homes and supporting living.   Attendees will leave ...