The biggest show of the social care calendar is right around the corner, Care Show Birmingham. The biggest show attracts the biggest names for the most important conversations. This year we are sponsoring the Care Keynote Stage and we are so excited!
We have a wealth of experience and insight on display throughout Thursday. Of course, the best is saved for the Care Keynote Stage. We contacted the speakers taking to the keynote stage for some sneak previews of what they will cover. From present challenges to future opportunities, there are many great talks, and only one place to see them.
While you’re visiting the show make sure to come say hi to us on stand G40!
Here’s our Nourish insight into the speakers on the Care Keynote Stage on Day 2, Thursday 10th October.
The future of social care: what will a new government bring to the sector?
10:15 – 11:00
Speakers
Karolina Gerlich, CEO, Care Workers Charity
George Appleton, Head of External Affairs, Social Care Institute of Excellence
Vic Raynor, Chief Executive Officer, National Care Forum
Nadra Ahmed, Executive Chairman, National Care Association
2024 is a year of change in the UK. With a new Labour government in power it is natural for us to wonder what form those changes will take for the social care sector. Between election promises, King’s speeches and party conferences, we have heard many people from outside social care talk about what the future holds. Join this panel of prominent social care leaders as the discuss what this future might hold for us.
“As the new government begin to make good on their manifesto commitments. None are more important than securing a sustainable social care system. Social care is a critical part of our national infrastructure. Securing its sustainability is in the national interest with more people requesting support. But fewer getting the help they need.” – George Appleton, Head of External Affairs – SCIE
“In terms of the future of social care with the new government in place. We need to support efforts to reform the sector. With a strong focus on the workforce and ensuring care workers’ voices are heard. For me, the future of social care is all about empowering the people who do the job. Allowing them to excel and feel well in themselves. When care workers are supported and well, they deliver their best work.” – Karolina Gerlich, CEO – The Care Workers’ Charity
How changing your digital care platform to Nourish improves outcomes, care quality and delivery
11:15 – 11:45
Speaker
Paul Barnes, Chief Customer Officer, Nourish Care
Digital social care records are a common sight in care providers across the UK. A testament to the success of the Digital Social Care led Assured Solutions List initiative. Now that the dust is settled on the rapid digitisation of the sector, providers can look to their horizons with clarity and ask themselves, am I set up to succeed in the future? Our Chief Customer Officer Paul Barnes will be leading a session that details how joining Nourish has transformed care provider’s approach to care, with specific examples from our customers.
“Digital care systems offer a range of possibilities to care providers. At Nourish we have been working with providers for over a decade to help shape our system and improve their outcomes. We delight in working with care providers and producing solutions that help improve the lived experience of care for everyone in their community. Join me on the Care Keynote Stage as I detail how Nourish Care drives improved outcomes, care quality and delivery, with examples and evidence from our users.”
‘The State of the Adult Social Care Sector and Workforce in England’: a Skills for Care report
12:00 – 12:45
Speaker
Jane Brightman, Director of Workforce Strategy, Skills for Care
This year Skills for Care led the charge in developing, for the first time ever, a workforce strategy that is designed by the care sector itself, bringing together key figures and findings from across the sector. Adult social care needs a workforce strategy to ensure we have enough of the right people with the right skills to provide the best possible care and support for the people who draw on it. Three months on from its official launch the director of the workforce strategy Jane Brightman will be taking to the Care Keynote Stage to share the impact, and ambition, of the strategy.
“I’m going to be talking about how we got here. The thinking and development that took place and how we got to the launch of the workforce strategy. I’ll also go through what the last 3 months have been like since the launch and how we plan to continue forward with our implementation of the strategy.”
Navigating challenges & creating opportunities – A Provider Perspective
13:00 – 13:30
Speaker
Ian Pritchard, Chief Executive Officer, Alternative Futures Group
Alternative Futures Group is a leading North West health and social care charity that delivers exceptional person-centred support. Operating two established businesses in learning disability and autism services, and specialist mental health rehabilitation, the organisation is going from strength to strength. Their Chief Executive Officer will be taking to the Care Keynote Stage to share their journey and their plans for the future. The session will focus on: The charity’s turnaround strategy, with a specific focus on workforce engagement, enhanced service quality and modernisation. How AFG has navigated to take the charity into a consistent, sustained surplus position to facilitate investment. Ian will close with an explanation of how the charity aims to deliver its growth strategy despite the ongoing (and potential future) sector challenges.
An update from the CQC
13:45 – 14:30
Speaker
James Bullion, Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care and Integrated Care, Care Quality Commission
The CQC is always a subject of popular discussion in social care. The best source for information is a primary one. So, don’t miss out on this opportunity for an update directly from their Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care and Integrated Care James Bullion.
14:45 – 15:45
Host
Big Ian Donaghy
Hosted by Big Ian, the 30 under 30 awards are a celebration of the rising stars and emerging talent in social care. The award show is always an entertaining and encouraging experience and is a fantastic way to close the Care Keynote Stage.
“The Care Show is proud to host the Thirty under 30 awards at Care Show Birmingham in October. Highlighting the amazing youth within the sector is key to firstly acknowledge the great work they are doing consistently as these will be the leaders of social care in the future.” Matthew Moore, Show Manager – Care Show Birmingham
