The adult social care sector continues to navigate one of its most challenging periods in recent history. Workforce shortages, evolving regulation, financial pressures, technology adoption and increasing expectations around quality of care mean providers need practical solutions, not just hypothetical discussions.
It's why there's never been a more important time to step away from the day-to-day and hear directly from the people shaping the future of adult social care.
This autumn, Care Roadshows return to Surrey, Leeds and Cardiff, bringing together regulators, policymakers, sector leaders and care providers for a series of free, CPD-accredited events designed to help care professionals tackle today's challenges with practical, actionable solutions.
Whether you work in a care home, homecare, supported living or another adult social care setting, you'll leave with ideas you can put into practice immediately, and valuable insight into what's coming next for the sector.
Address Your Challenges Head-On with a Free CPD Programme
Rather than focusing on theory, this year's seminar programmes are built around the challenges providers are dealing with every day.
Become a resilient and successful leader
With reform continuing across adult social care, effective leadership has never been more important. Sessions will explore how providers can navigate policy changes, build resilient organisations and create long-term strategies that support both operational stability and high-quality care.
Attendees will gain practical approaches to leading teams through uncertainty, aligning organisational strategy with changing expectations and preparing their services for the future.
Improve recruitment and retention, and build a stronger workforce
Recruitment and retention remain among the sector's biggest priorities, making workforce development a major focus across all three Care Roadshows.
Expert panels will share practical strategies for attracting and retaining talented staff, strengthening learning and development, creating positive workplace cultures and making international recruitment work effectively where appropriate.
Rather than simply discussing the challenges, speakers will showcase proven approaches that providers are already using to improve retention, engagement and long-term workforce sustainability.
Deliver outstanding dementia and person-centred care
As demand for specialist support continues to grow, providers need new ways to improve outcomes for people living with dementia while maintaining truly person-centred care.
Sessions will explore how meaningful relationships, thoughtful care environments, personalised approaches and emerging technologies can work together to enhance wellbeing and quality of life.
Attendees will also discover how digital care planning, data-driven insights and assistive technology are helping teams deliver more personalised support while improving consistency across services.
Leverage new technology with confidence
Technology continues to transform adult social care, but knowing where to invest can be challenging.
Care Roadshows will explore the innovations already making a measurable difference, alongside emerging technologies that are shaping the future of care delivery.
Delegates will learn how providers are using digital solutions to improve operational efficiency, reduce administrative burden, enhance compliance and ultimately create better experiences for both staff and the people they support.
Understanding the latest regulatory priorities direct from the policymakers
With regulation evolving across England and Wales, staying informed is essential.
Attendees will hear directly from regulators about current priorities, quality expectations and the trends shaping inspections and service improvement, helping providers prepare confidently for the future.
Learn from the people shaping the future of social care
Across the three events, attendees will hear directly from senior leaders representing government, regulators, membership organisations, providers and sector innovators, bringing together strategic insight with real operational experience.
Highlights include:
- Senior leaders from top care providers including Community Integrated Care, Barchester Healthcare, Hallmark Luxury Care Homes, Walfinch, Signature Senior Lifestyle, Vida Healthcare, Bluebird Care, KYN and many more.
- Joe Robertson MP, Vice-Chair of the APPG on Dementia, exploring the future of care policy, regulation and improving outcomes for people living with dementia.
- Alison Chilton, Deputy Director for Adult Social Care in the North at the Care Quality Commission, providing valuable updates on regulatory priorities, quality and safety.
- Gillian Baranski, Chief Inspector at Care Inspectorate Wales, discussing the latest sector findings and what providers should be preparing for over the coming year.
- Specialists from Care England, Homecare Association and National Care Forum, offering expert perspectives on workforce challenges, sector reform and the issues affecting providers nationwide.
The result is a programme that combines strategic thinking with practical experience, giving care leaders actions they can take back and implement within their own organisations, that have already had proven success across the sector.
Register your free place for Care Roadshows
The challenges facing social care aren't going away, but neither is the innovation, expertise and collaboration driving the sector forward.
Care Roadshows bring those conversations together in one place, giving providers the insight, practical advice and connections they need to lead with confidence.
If you're looking for a free care sector event that delivers practical learning, expert speakers and actionable takeaways, secure your place at Care Roadshow Surrey, Leeds or Cardiff today and join hundreds of care professionals preparing for the future of adult social care.
Care Roadshow South – Epsom Downs Racecourse – 13th October
Care Roadshow Yorkshire – Elland Road Stadium – 3rd November
Care Roadshow Wales – Cardiff City Stadium – 10th November