FAQs

Care Show Birmingham is taking place on Wednesday 7 October and Thursday 8 October 2026 at NEC Birmingham. The specific event timings are as follows:

Wednesday 07 October: 10:00 - 17:00

Thursday 08 October: 10:00 - 16:00

More details on the NEC Birmingham (and how to get there) can be found on our Venue & Travel Information page or visit NEC Birmingham website

Care Show Birmingham is free for all care professionals across the sector, including; 

• Residential - Directors and Owners, Managers, Deputy Managers, Senior Nurses
• Home Care - Senior Carers, Team Leaders & Managers, Owners, Directors
• Healthcare - CEO's, Commissioners & Finances 
• Architects, Developers & Engineers

If you do not meet any of these requirements, you will be taken to the commercial delegate payment page.

If you have any questions or queries as to whether you are eligible for a free pass to Care Show Birmingham, please contact - careshowteam@closerstillmedia.com

Students are not permitted to attend Care Show Birmingham. Any students who register for a free pass, will unfortunately be declined.

If you are from outside the UK or work for a commercial company you will not qualify for a free ticket but can purchase passes - commercial passes are priced at £503+VAT.

Your delegate badge will give you access to all areas of Care Show Birmingham.

Yes. You can transfer your delegate pass up to the day of the event should your work/personal circumstances change and prevent you from attending the event on either day. 

Please email careshowteam@closerstillmedia.com with the details of the person taking your place.

Your pass will remain completely fully-subsidised if you attend even for half a day or a couple of hours.

Delegates who do not attend and do not cancel their place by 30 September 2025 will be liable to pay the £99+VAT non-attendance fee.

Please email careshowteam@closerstillmedia.com to cancel your pass for the show.

Yes – the conference is self-certified. There will be record aids available online for each conference session you attend mapped to CPD requirements allowing you to turn your attendance into CPD records.

Yes! Care Show Birmingham is a trade event that focuses on care professionals elevating their business, exploring innovative new ideas and trends whilst also enhancing new and existing connections.

Download the official event app to connect with fellow attendees and pre-arrange meetings at the show. 

The NEC Birmingham have a fleet of mobility equipment available to hire on a first come, first serve basis. We therefore recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.

Wheelchairs are available free of charge for blue badge holders and £5 for all other visitors. The number of wheelchairs we have available is limited, so if you have your own, please bring it with you. 

To enquire about hiring any mobility equipment, please email info@necgroup.co.uk and for more information, visit the website here.

All theatres at Care Show Birmingham will be equipped with permanent hearing loops, allowing everyone to access our educational speaker sessions.

To use our hearing loops, please speak to a member of our theatre staff for more information.

When it comes to exhibition parking, it’s rare to be spoilt for choice. Yet with over 16,500 spaces available you won’t need to search for a spot - once your satnav has brought you to the NEC, follow the signs for the show you're visiting. What’s more, in addition to a vast choice of spaces you can also pick from a range of payment methods including Pre-Paid Parking. Find out more on the  NEC website.

Speaking as part of the Care Show Birmingham will enable you to directly engage over 4,000 social care and healthcare professionals.

To enquire about speaking at Care Show Birmingham 2026, please email m.benson@closerstillmedia.com for more information.