UK Care Week preview
Uniting the care community: UK Care Week 2024
UK Care Week returns to NEC Birmingham on 20/21 March. The Care Home Environment looks at what attendees can expect from the event this year
UK Care Week brings together care professionals from across the UK to address challenges, celebrate talent, and advocate for positive change within the care sector. This dynamic, inclusive event promises industry-defining content, live product demonstrations, and interactive features designed to equip attendees with the skills they need to enhance the lives of those under their care.
At the heart of UK Care Week is the commitment to providing care professionals with invaluable resources. With a free ticket, attendees gain access to over 100 CPD conference sessions and workshops, allowing them to immerse themselves in cutting-edge knowledge and best practices. The event also hosts more than 150 leading care suppliers, providing an opportunity to explore innovative products and services that can revolutionise care provision.
CQC Inspector Hub One of the key features of this year’s UK Care Week is the CQC Inspector Hub, where care professionals can receive free, tailored advice to ensure that their care provision meets the highest standards. This hub addresses registration and inspection queries, offering guidance crucial for maintaining quality care services. Additionally, the Virtual Dementia
Tour provides an immersive experience, allowing social care business owners and management teams to gain insights that will enhance their approach to dementia care. For attendees seeking interactive experiences, the apetito Lounge continues to be a standout feature at UK Care Week. The Lounge allows visitors to taste popular
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dishes and discover award-winning, texture-modified meals and Finger Food Bites specifically designed for residents living with dementia. UK Care Week’s inclusivity is further highlighted by its commitment to networking opportunities. With over 2,500 care, home care, nursing, and residential homeowners, directors, and senior management teams in attendance, UK Care Week provides a platform for collaboration and idea-sharing. To ensure that the event remains tailored to the needs of its attendees, UK Care Week conducts an annual National Care Awareness Survey. Drawing insights from over 700 care professionals in 2023, the survey informs the themes of the show, ensuring that it aligns with the goals and concerns of those within the care sector.
Show highlights Attendees of UK Care Week 2024 can expect to not only gain valuable skills
At the heart of UK Care Week is the commitment to providing care professionals with invaluable resources
and knowledge, but also to be part of a transformative experience that celebrates the dedication and talent of care professionals nationwide. Other key reasons to attend this year’s UK Care Week include: n Impactful keynotes that will give lessons and advice from care professionals and people with lived experience.
n Learning from over one hundred care leaders, including sessions from CQC, Hallmark Care Homes, Helen Whately, National Care Association, The Care Workers’ Charity, and many more.
n Explore the latest social care solutions, with over 150 world-leading brands under one roof including Sona, Specsavers, Intelligent Lilli, OneTouch Health, and many more.
n Drinks at the exhibitor happy hour – expand your professional and social network.
Key speakers A diverse line-up of industry thought leaders will explore the key themes for 2024 – including business & facilities, environments, workforce & skills, wellbeing, and technology in care. Key speakers this year include:
Jayne Connery – director and founder
www.thecarehomeenvironment.com March 2024
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