Care Show Birmingham preview Session highlights
Wednesday 8 October 10:55-11:40– Successful co-production: practical approaches and success stories – Kathryn Smith & Deborah Rozansky, Social Care Institute for Excellence, Jacqui Darlington & Caroline Waugh, National Coproduction Advisory Group
12:20-12:50 – Tech transformations: funding your digital leap – Anisa Byrn, The Access Group, Nina Allen, Austen Allen Homecare, Trudie Fell, Bellevie, Dr Kristoffer Kentta, Candesic, Matthew Hoad-Robson, Tend VR
sessions tailored to address the unique challenges and opportunities in recruiting, retaining, and developing a skilled and compassionate workforce.
n Business Theatre Aiming to break down the complexities of owning, managing, and maintaining businesses within the care sector, our Business Theatre looks to address new and existing challenges. With an ever-changing economic landscape ahead, it becomes more important than ever to focus on the skills and acumen needed to create, nurture, and grow a business within the care sector. Topics will include sponsorship updates, setting up as a new provider, scaling rapidly, optimising occupancy, preparing staff for a CQC inspection and more!
n Homecare Theatre Step into the Homecare Theatre, where current best practice meets innovation. This dedicated space offers a comprehensive look at the latest advancements within the homecare landscape, strategies for gaining the best funding, and where the future is headed. Join sector experts as they share insights on compassion fatigue, engaging with your local authority, delegated healthcare tasks, and the impacts of the Employment Rights Bill. From general updates to informative panel discussions, do not miss this opportunity to elevate your homecare expertise and support the growing community of homecare professionals.
n Technology Theatre Whether you are looking for new systems to reduce staffing costs, sourcing the latest new AI for efficiency, intrigued to discover how other sectors have digitally
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transformed, or keen to bridge the gaps between care platforms, the Technology Theatre has it covered. For tech enthusiasts, inquisitive minds, and all manner of care professionals eager to harness the power of technology, this theatre promises a broad range of topics including self-directed support, technology-enabled care, funding strategies for new implementations, and so much more.
n Design, Build & Environments Theatre Join our Design, Build & Environments Theatre, where visionary ideas transform the future of care spaces. This dedicated space will focus on exploring the intersection of architecture, interior design, and innovative solutions in creating nurturing environments for those relying on care. Gain insights into enhancing quality of life, designing for dementia care, improving acoustics, fire risk management, and more. Join us in shaping environments where care and comfort coexist seamlessly.
n Retirement Living Stage Discover the future of senior living in the Retirement Living Stage, a key feature as part of our co-located Retirement Living Show. This theatre is dedicated to exploring the latest trends, innovations, and best practices in creating vibrant and supportive retirement communities. Join leading experts in senior housing, healthcare, and lifestyle management as they share insights on designing and managing environments that promote independence, well-being, and active living for retirees.
We are also proud to present our partner theatre: The Outstanding Society’s Learning Lounge, which will aim to address a
15:00-15:30 – Registering with the CQC: requirement of registration and our expectations – Patrick Wright, Gemma Gittens & Debbie Cave, Care Quality Commission
15:40-16:10 – Starting strong: overcoming the challenges of setting up as a new provider – Palvi Dodhia, Serene Care, Angela Boxall, Championing Social Care, and Samantha Crawley, The Outstanding Society & EQ Care Group
Thursday 9 October 10:55-11:25 – Sustainable growth strategies: business development for the long term – Stuart Callister, Severn Vale Home Care
12:00-12:45 – Government update: what will the Fair Pay Agreement look like – Tom Surrey, Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
12:55-13:25 – Ready, set, sell! Preparing your care business for sale – Paul Birley, Barclays, Martin Gould, Christie & Co, and Jade Kent, Stephens Scown LLP
15:10-15:40 – How to prepare care staff for a CQC inspection – Louie Werth, Care Research
multitude of topics ranging from data- driven research, spotting risks, developing winter plans, burnout, and more. Lead by the directors of The Outstanding Society, these jam-packed discussion-style sessions will unpack the challenges that all care providers face.
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