Programme and Speakers

Programme 

click on the sessions for more details - Please note the final programme will be available on the day. Speakers and time slots are subject to change.  There is no booking system in place.  

Time 10:00

  • Seminar Room 1 - Prince Regent Suite

    Seminar Title: NHS & Neighbourhood Plan


    Speaker: Fouzia Harrington


    Company:  ICB


    Target Audience: 


    Description: 


    Biography


    Presentation  - Available Here


  • Seminar Room 2 - Silks Suite

    Seminar Title: Recruitment & Retention for Social Care


    Speaker: Neil Eastwood


    Company:  Care Friends


    Target Audience: 


    Description: 


    Biography


    Presentation  - Available Here


     



Time 10:50

  • Seminar Room 1 - Prince Regent Suite

    Seminar Title: Devolution


    Speaker: Alan Sinclair, Director of Adult Social Care


    Company:  WSCC


    Target Audience: TBC


    Description: TBC


    Biography


    Presentation  - Available Here


  • Seminar Room 2 - Silks Suite

    Seminar Title: The Hidden Potential: How Displaced Care Workers Can Strengthen Your Workforce


    Speaker: Elizabeth Beh


    Company:  Tresacare


    Target Audience: Care Providers 


    Description: 

    Supporting displaced care workers doesn’t just change lives – it can also strengthen your organisation. Liz Beh, Founder of Tresacare, shares the story of a partnership with SESCA that has already helped more than 160 international care workers into new roles. Behind every number is a person – like Mo, who went from the brink of homelessness to securing sponsorship and stability.


    Displaced workers are not a burden; they are highly motivated, experienced professionals ready to contribute. This session challenges common misconceptions, unpacks the realities of sponsorship, and highlights how tapping into this overlooked talent pool can meet workforce needs while offering displaced workers a fair chance to thrive.


    Biography

    Having been both a care giver and care recipient, I know firsthand the impact that kindness, compassion, empathy and excellence can make. Liz founded Tresacare in 2022 when she encountered the UK care crisis for the first time and saw its real-life implications for the care sector as a whole. A former HR professional with a background in finance, Liz is a passionate advocate for raising retention rates in the care sector via improving wellbeing management for care workers. 

    Presentation  - Available Here




Time 11:40

  • Seminar Room 1 - Prince Regent Suite

    Seminar Title: Social Care Policy - Where are we now?


    Speaker: Vic Raynor


    Company:  Nationa Care Forum 


    Description: 

    This session will provide you with the latest update on the policy landscape and how it connects to the delivery of social care. It will include information on the government plans for reform covering the Fair Pay Agreement, the Employment Rights Bill, the Casey Commission, local government and health reorganisation and what the 10 Year Health Plan tells us about the future of social care. A whistle stop tour for anyone interested in the ever changing landscape within which care and support is delivered!


    Biography


    Presentation  - Available Here

  • Seminar Room 2 - Silks Suite

    Seminar Title: Co-Production & Collaboration: A National Impact


    Speaker: Campaign 4 Change


    Company:   Campaign 4 Change


    Target Audience: Care Staff


    Description:

    Coproduction & Collaboration: A National Impact


    Biography


    Presentation  - Available Here


Time 13:10

  • Seminar Room 1 - Prince Regent Suite

    Seminar Title: Analogue to Digital


    Speaker: Michelle Corrigan, Programme Director


    Company:  Digital Care Hub


    Target Audience: TBC


    Description: TBC


    Biography


    Presentation  - Available Here

  • Seminar Room 2 - Silks Suite

    Seminar Title: Controlled Drugs Update 2025 - Demystifying the rules around controlled drugs in care homes and community settings


    Speaker: John Greene


    Company:  Medication Training Company


    Description:

    "Which of these medicines are CDs and need to be locked up and recorded in a CD register?

    • Oramorph
    • Gabapentin
    • Pregabalin
    • Midazolam
    • Temazepam
    • Diazepam

    How do the rules around controlled drugs differ in care homes, community settings and day centres?


    In this talk, John Greene - Consultant Pharmacist and Managing Director of the Medication Training Company will explain how to manage and administer CDs in the different various settings according to legal and best practice requirements to ensure you are compliant when CQC come to inspect you." 


    Biography


    Presentation  - Available Here


 Time 13:55 

  • Seminar Room 1 - Prince Regent Suite

    Seminar Title: What's Happening in Homecare


    Speaker: Jane Townson


    Company:  HCAUK


    Target Audience: Homecare Registered Managers/ Owners


    Description: The talk will summarise what’s happening in the homecare sector. It will discuss the current status of homecare in the UK; political engagement, influencing and media; opportunities and trends in homecare; and offer a manifesto for change.


    Biography



    Presentation  - Available Here

  • Seminar Room 2 - Silks Suite

    Seminar Title: Discover how AI is transforming social care


    Speaker: Kevin Humphrys


    Company:  Oakland Care Group


    Description: 

    Kevin Humphrys presents “Empowering Social Care with Artificial Intelligence,” exploring how tools can streamline care planning, risk assessment, and documentation. Learn how AI enhances efficiency, supports compliance, and empowers staff—without replacing human empathy. The session highlights real-world applications, ethical considerations, and sector-wide lessons. Join us for a live demo, practical insights, and a roadmap for responsible AI adoption in care settings. Don’t miss this opportunity to see how technology can truly support person-centred care.


    Biography


    Presentation  - Available Here


 Time 14:30

  • Seminar Room 1 - Prince Regent Suite

    Seminar Title: What to focus on in 2025 to maintain and improve your CQC rating


    Speaker: Mick Feather


    Company:  Citation


    Target Audience: Registered Managers


    Description: 

    The presentation focuses on research gained from looking at CQC reports over the last 12 months.  It provides topics that services should ensure they are fully compliant with to prevent regulation breaches and slipping into negative rating outcomes.


    Biography



    Presentation  - Available Here

  • Seminar Room 2 - Silks Suite

    Seminar Title: Workforce Development


    Speaker: Mike Bailey


    Company:  Skills for Care


    Target Audience: Registered Managers, HR & Training 


    Description: TBC


    Biography


    Presentation  - Available Here

 Time 15:00

  • Seminar Room 1 - Prince Regent Suite

    Seminar Title: CQC Update


    Speaker: Neil Cox, Deputy Director of Operations 


    Company:  CQC


    Target Audience: Registered Managers/ Owners


    Description: 


    Biography


    Presentation  - Available Here

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