UK Care Week sits on the sunrise of Spring in the social care calendar. It beckons the buds of social care to take root in the fresh soil of 2025. We headed to Birmingham, excited to reconnect with the social care sector en masse. And share some of the ideas and functionality we are working on. Our Director of Data and AI Sudha Regmi took to the caring & sharing stage. To share our approach to ‘Responsible AI’. While our team members chatted to attendees and took in some of the other insightful sessions across the two days.
A Nourish welcome
Positioned at the entrance to UK Care Week 2025, our stand was a vibrant hub of activity for both days. We designed it to welcome Nourish users and interested attendees alike. Visitors were greeted with interactive displays to engage and explore our functionality, aided by our experienced team on the stand. This first-hand experience allows visitors to see how our tools can streamline care management and improve outcomes for their community. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, from both our visitors and our team. Each conversation held on our stand was two-directional. Offering an opportunity to learn more about care practise and care technology potential to all parties.
Engaging with the community at UK Care Week 2025
Beyond our stand, the Nourish Care team actively participated in various talks and workshops throughout the event. These sessions provided valuable insights into the latest trends and challenges in the social care sector. We attended discussions on topics ranging from regulatory changes to the integration of new technologies in care settings. These interactions not only enriched our understanding but also reinforced our commitment to staying at the forefront of social care innovations.
The most impactful of these sessions consistently were the ones informed by carer experience and open conversation. Such as those held by The Care Workers Charity and their Carers Advisory Board, as well as several talks on The Caring View stage. The knowledge gained from these sessions, combined with our more personal conversations, inform our future developments and strategies intrinsically.
Taking to the stage: Sudha Regmi and AI
One of the highlights of our participation was the talk delivered by our Director of Data and AI, Sudha Regmi. Titled ‘Responsible AI and Responsive Design in Social Care,’ the presentation delved into our person led approach to AI design. Sudha emphasised the importance of transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in AI development. Focussing on the necessity of keeping a ‘human in the loop’ throughout the process. The talk was well-received, sparking engaging discussions and leaving attendees with a deeper understanding of how AI can be responsibly harnessed to benefit the social care sector. If you’d like to learn more about this subject Sudha will be speaking at Care Show London.
Taking to the stage: Panel participation
In addition to Sudha, our Content Marketing Manager Lorcán Murray hosted two panels at UK Care Week 2025. On Wednesday he helped kick off the show alongside Digital Care Hub’s Katie Thorn. Their discussion ‘Choosing the right tech to help people with dementia live a fulfilled life’ covered the potential of technology, the purpose of dementia care and how to understand and pursue your desired outcomes for your community. All underpinned by the need to keep people and family members involved throughout the process.
On Thursday Lorcán hosted a discussion between Skills for Care’s Oonagh Smyth and The Care Workers’ Charity’s Karolina Gerlich. The session ‘What is the solution to our domestic workforce crisis?’ drew upon the deep experience, and research from both Skills for Care and the CWC. It touched on many of the important challenges facing social care’s domestic recruitment, including perception of the sector, government recruitment campaigns, career pathways and more. There remains a great deal of work to be done to address domestic recruitment challenges. And human stories and experiences are vital to opening our world up to a wider workforce.
UK Care Week 2025 and caring people
Our trip to UK Care Week was not just about showcasing our technology; it was primarily an opportunity to connect directly with the people who define social care. We dedicated time to meeting with and learning from existing Nourish users, listening to their experiences and gathering feedback on how we can better support their needs. These conversations are invaluable, providing us with direct insights into the real-world impact of our solutions and helping shape the future of Nourish Care. Additionally, we connected with potential new customers, sharing our vision and exploring how our technology can address their unique challenges.
In conclusion, UK Care Week 2025 was a resounding success for Nourish Care. The event provided a platform to showcase our innovations, engage with the community, and reinforce our commitment to responsible AI and person-led design. As we look ahead, we are inspired by the connections made and the insights gained, and we remain dedicated to driving positive change in the social care sector.
If you’d like to be a part of that change, come and say hi at Care Show London, or contact us directly.
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!
There is a wealth of experience and insight on display on the Keynote Stage in Birmingham. Day 1 is loaded with leaders, lessons and laughs. We contacted the speakers taking to the Keynote Stage for some sneak previews of what they will cover. From state regulators to self-regulation there are several 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 Keynote Stage on Day 1, Wednesday 9th October.
“We know that there’s loads of confusion out there around the single assessment framework. Our goal is to triangulate everything that’s going on, all these different sources of information and experience, to focus on how providers can actually just look forward.”
Mark Topps
Co-Founder and Director, The Caring View
Regulatory reflections: continuous improvement in care quality
The Caring View is a well-known and highly regarded source of useful information and important conversations in social care. Join the hosts, Mark Topps and Adam Purnell as they welcome Caroline Barker, Julie Garrity and the entire care community to a cool-headed conversation on one of the hottest topics in our humble sector, regulation.
“The focus of our conversation with be, ‘how can we ensure compliance with the regulator with regards to care quality?’ So, we’ve got Julie Garrity, who’s an ex CQC inspector and social care advisor, and Caroline Barker from HCR law joining us. We’re going to talk around. Obviously, we know that there’s loads of confusion out there around the single assessment framework. Plus we’re all waiting for Dr Penny Dash’s full report into the CQC. HCR law has seen an increase in people contesting the outcome of their reports. Julie and other consultants have said they’re inundated with providers that need support. Our goal is to triangulate everything that’s going on, all these different sources of information and experience, to focus on how providers can actually just look forward, be streamlined, and leave the framework as it is with all the changes that are going on.” Mark Topps, Co-founder and Director – The Caring View
Building better outcomes in care: how collaboration between care providers and digital care systems drives quality care
Our own Chief Product Officer, Matthew Stewart, will be treading the Keynote Stage boards on day 1. With an extensive background that covers a range of sectors, Matthew understands the crucial moment care technology has reached. There are huge opportunities for care providers and digital suppliers to come together and co-produce effective solutions for everyone in care.
“I love a good challenge. Throughout my career the challenges I faced were consistently about transformation. I worked in many different sectors, but always at the same moment, when there is the opportunity for change, for an industry to take the next step and move forward. As Chief Product Officer for Nourish I recognise that same point in social care. Now is the time for us to face the challenge of utilising digital care systems effectively and take the next big step in quality care. It will not be simple, and it will rarely be straightforward, but we already see positive examples emerging across social care. Join me for an open and ambitious conversation covering what we have achieved already, and what more we can achieve together.”
Empowering caregivers: building resilience and collaboration with positive emotions
Dr. Ant, also known as the Brain Whisperer, empowers people through the art of positive mind practice. In a world of constant stress, pressure and responsibility it is no surprise so many carers are facing burnout. Join Dr Webb for an inspiring keynote on stress management and mindset empowerment, designed specifically for the care sector.
“In this session, I will introduce my powerful Switched on Thinking® methodology, showing how caregivers can shift from reactive to proactive mindsets. I can help carers learn how to identify emotional triggers, manage stress before it escalates, and foster collaboration within their teams to enhance resilience. Through practical tools like the Circle of Awareness®, attendees will leave with actionable strategies to improve their own well-being while enhancing the quality of care they provide. This is a must-attend talk for those looking to build a stronger, more supportive care environment while preventing burnout and enhancing team cohesion. Don’t miss this transformative session!”
Different not worse: why we need magnificently different people in care
The sweet tooth from chocolate city, Big Ian Donaghy will be the Chair for the Keynote Stage. He will also be taking to the stage himself just after lunch to talk about how we can all benefit by supporting neurodiversity in care.
“My talk is about why we need to embrace the neuro divergence population into care. If we want things to stay the same, then we need to be bringing people into care who just think the same and do the same and are happy to do the same. Whereas, if you want to create change, you need somebody who looks at things differently. Someone who does things differently and someone who maybe treats people differently. We need people in care who are different, not worse. People in care who are different, not less. We need people who are magnificently different to create change, to make care better. So, I’m doing a big thing about why we need to go looking for the people who view things differently so that we can revolutionize care.”
Getting your evidence right for your CQC inspection
“Our hope is that attendees leave with the confidence and knowledge to excel in their next CQC inspection.”
Vikki Beckwith
Managing Director, The Affinity Care Group Limited
14:15 – 14:45 Speakers Vikki Beckwith, Managing Director, The Affinity Care Group Limited Tiffany Nelson, Operations Manager, The Affinity Care Group Limited
Regulators are a common source of consternation in care. Inspections are always going to involve stress; it is a natural part of the process. Providers know how important it is to put their best foot forward in these situations, but do you know how? With recent reforms and reports there remains an air of uncertainty when evidencing to the CQC. An air that Affinity Care Group are looking to help providers dispel with their informative and actionable afternoon talk.
“At the Care Show Birmingham this year, we’re covering a topic that I believe many care providers will find valuable. Evidencing for a CQC inspection is a major challenge for many in the sector. As a business, you may be doing everything right, but if you can’t evidence it properly, your rating could be impacted. Last year, we focused on navigating the CQC’s new Single Assessment Framework, but this year, we’re shifting to a more actionable topic. Our hope is that attendees leave with the confidence and knowledge to excel in their next CQC inspection.” Vikki Beckwith, Managing Director – The Affinity Care Group Limited
Menopause matters: steps to improved and sustainable support for our teams in the care sector
Menopause is a big topic, one that has a profound impact on the social care workforce. However, it is too frequently relegated to small conversations. Join Angela Boxall and Diance Danzebrink as they take on the big issues at the heart of menopause and how care providers can improve the support and understanding they offer.
“In our session I will be sharing an overview of the diversity of the menopause experience to help organisations understand how they can offer help and support to colleagues, whatever their menopause experience. My own experience made me acutely aware of just how difficult it can be to navigate the confusing worlds of menopause and mental health without the right help and support. As a result, I combine my professional therapy skills, experience and nurse training in menopause to focus on providing factual, evidence-based information and support to help others navigate menopause and mental health.” Diane Danzebrink – Menopause Support
Care Keynote Stage Day 1
With so many great options for attendees at Care Show Birmingham 2024 it is understandable to have your attention divided. Make sure you make time for some of the engaging sessions we have listed above. And don’t forget to come visit us on stand G40, we’ve got plenty more surprises in store!
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