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Celebrating the care sector: The Care Show London 2024 at ExCeL is a must-visit event…

The Care Show London is bringing the beloved Care Show spirit to our nation's capital on 24th & 25th April, and will be the UK’s premier destination for leaders in social care looking to improve the quality of their service, deliver personalised care, achieve outstanding ratings, and transform the care sector.

This two-day conference and exhibition event provides the perfect opportunity to stay up to date with policy, regulation, and best practices, network with fellow care professionals and meet with leading service providers for the sector. With a comprehensive conference programme, designed specifically to address the current priorities and challenges in the care sector, you cannot aford to miss out!

"WE CAN ACHIEVE A LOT MORE WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER TOWARDS A COLLECTIVE GOAL”

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For the spring 2024 event, there is a big focus on celebrating the voice of care and providing positive takeaways to current challenges. The conference programme has been carefully curated with the assistance and full support of an Advisory Board, representative of all areas of social care.

Free to attend for all care professionals, the CPD-accredited programme will be delivered across six theatres which include two exclusive learning areas from our partners The Outstanding Society and Care Providers’ Voice.

Care Keynote Theatre

Discover how other businesses are navigating the new assessment framework, gain top tips on how to secure the best

funding from your local authority, and join the discussion around the importance of social care in public policy, and developing and professionalising the workforce pathway. Hear from the CQC and learn from those who know best what the future of care looks like.

Technology Theatre

Focus on the importance of cultural transformation and a people-centred training approach, uncover how to access government funding for your new digital endeavours, how to maintain your cybersecurity measures, and how to harness the power of AI. Practice digital inclusion, master social media, and stay up to date with CQC data requirements as we move forward into the exciting new technological world of care.

People, Workforce & Wellbeing Theatre

Learn how to deal with difcult conversations, cultivate a harmonious mentally healthy workplace, and navigate the newly arising challenges around international recruitment. Develop your leadership skills, your training programmes and celebrate the value of the younger generation as part of the workforce, and so much more.

"WE WILL UTILISE THE TIME TO MEET WITH INDUSTRY EXPERTS AND AID OUR LEARNING ON NEW AND EVOLVING PRODUCTS”

GEORGE MORRIS

Business Theatre

Here you can expect to refine your business’ learning and development budgets, enhance your sales and marketing practices, and focus on the sustainability of your business for a greener future! Join the discussion around refurbishment vs new build and follow the journey of raising finance, to setting up a franchise.

More details on speakers, sessions and registration can be found over page

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

• We can achieve a lot more when we work together towards a collective goal

• Reinforce your professional network

• Learn how to overcome challenges by listening to colleagues’ experiences

• Share your expertise with others

• Talk to suppliers to understand how technology can help you, and so they can learn what your priorities are as a care business

• Reignite your passion for caregiving by engaging in conversation with like-minded peers

• Celebrate and be celebrated!

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Speakers' corner

Dr Emma Williams, Co-Director and Consultant Behaviour Analyst, Positive Ageing Consultancy & Training (PACT)

“I am very excited to have been invited to speak at The Care Show London 2024 about a revolutionary, evidence-based, behavioural approach within dementia care!

I am looking forward to presenting about the unique role of a behaviour analyst within dementia care, and the specialised behavioural support which is available for people living with dementia.

I strongly believe that older adults deserve to receive high quality, personcentred care and I am passionate about disseminating behavioural sciences to improve quality of life for people living with dementia and their caregivers.

Please join me in the ‘People, Workforce & Wellbeing’ Theatre on the 24th April at 1.55pm to explore how behaviour analysts can provide support in any care environment for people who experience distressed behaviours, and how we can help ensure their needs are met in an efective and respectful way.”

George Morris, Associate Architectural Technician, Carless + Adams

“The energy at The Care Show is huge and Carless + Adams is thrilled to be exhibiting at Excel. Our belief is to design somewhere not only our Mums would like to live, but also where we would like to live - we focus on longevity and promoting independence whilst empowering residents.

Melissa Magee, Stewart Anderson, and myself will be speaking in the Business Theatre about how demand for IRCs and care homes is fortunately driving change, but is design, development and construction focused on simply erasing the old and bringing in the new?

Attending The Care Show will give us the opportunity to exhibit and discuss architectural designs plus we will utilise the time to meet with industry experts and aid our learning on new and evolving products.

We’ll also be catching up with our contacts in the care industry – it’s a perfect occasion to build those bonds even more!”

“I'm delighted to be speaking at Care Show London 2024 on the important topic of leadership in social care. As CEO of Oakland Care Group, I'm passionate about empowering compassionate leaders who can drive positive change.

My talk is titled ‘Empowering leadership in social care: a collaborative approach to moving forward.’ In this presentation, I'll be exploring strategies for how we can work together across the sector to address some of the key challenges facing social care today.

This includes advocating for sustainable funding models, promoting widespread adoption of technology, and driving cultural shifts to professionalise careers, challenge stereotypes, and celebrate the incredible value of this work.

“I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO UNITING WITH OTHER LEADERS AT THE CARE SHOW WHO SHARE A VISION FOR CREATING A CULTURE WHERE SOCIAL CARE IS TRULY VALUED AS AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE”

KEVIN HUMPHRYS

I'm looking forward to uniting with other leaders at the Care Show who share a vision for creating a culture where social care is truly valued as an essential service. Events like this provide the perfect platform for us to share ideas, network, and influence policymakers.

My goal is that participants will leave this talk feeling galvanised and equipped with practical strategies to create positive change in their own organisations and communities. But real transformation requires collaboration across the entire ecosystem. I hope this session will inspire leaders to work collectively to address the issues that matter most, whether that's fairer funding, embracing technology, or attracting talent.

The Care Show brings our community together at such a pivotal time. I can't wait to connect with fellow leaders who have the passion and influence to shape the future of social care. Let's move forward, together.”

Top to bottom: Dr Emma Williams, CoDirector & Consultant Behaviour Analyst, PACT; George Morris, Associate Architectural Technician, Carless + Adams; Kevin Humphrys, CEO, Oakland Care Group

Kevin Humphrys, Chief Executive Ofcer, Oakland Care Group

Come and meet with 150+ leading suppliers, explore the latest products and services for the sector, and find other care professionals to network and collaborate with. If you are a care or healthcare professional, you can register for a complimentary pass now and secure your place for the biggest celebration of care in the nation’s capital at www.careshowlondon.co.uk/id.

Speaker Highlights for April 2024

Professor Vic Rayner CEO, National Care Forum

Professor Oonagh Smyth CEO, Skills for Care

George Appleton Head of Policy, Care England

Nadra Ahmed Chairman, National Care Association

Angela Boxall CEO, Majesticare

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SESSION HIGHLIGHTS

Wednesday 24th April

11:45-12:15 ‘An update from the CQC’ – Care Keynote Theatre

12:15-13:00 ‘What now? Navigating the challenges around international recruitment’ – People, Workforce & Wellbeing Theatre

15:15-16:00 ‘Green horizons: embracing sustainability through an ESG lens’ – Business Theatre

16:00-16:45 ‘The new SingleAssessment Framework: making it work for you and your organisation’ – Care Keynote Theatre

Thursday 25th April

10:05-10:35 ‘Professionalising the workforce: how far foes a register take us?’ – Care Keynote Theatre

11:45-12:30 ‘Meeting the call for new CQC evidence: a tech shopping list’ – Technology Theatre

14:00-14:45 ‘Retaining top talent: understanding the employees’ experience’ – Business Theatre

15:00-15:30 ‘Communication and supporting people with learning disabilities: are we a voice or a microphone?’ - People, Workforce & Wellbeing Theatre

You can view the full conference programme and book tickets at: careshowlondon.co.uk/id