Care Show Birmingham 2026 Programme

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Managing medicines in care homes: challenges, risks and practical solutions

08 Oct 2026
Homecare Theatre
Compliance & regulation

Care home residents are among the most vulnerable people in any healthcare system, often living with frailty, dementia, multimorbidity, and complex medication regimens. This session will explore the growing challenges of medicines management in care homes, including the rise in polypharmacy, medication errors, and medicines-related harm associated with an ageing population. Delegates will gain an overview of common medicines management issues, learn where and how to access pharmacy and multidisciplinary support, and discover strategies to improve medicines safety within care home setting.

Speakers
Sundus Jawad, Chair - National Pharmacy Care Home Faculty