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.
