About the Conference
Join us for an inspiring and informative day dedicated to homecare technology innovation.
Our exciting conference programme will explore practical tech solutions to real-world, everyday homecare challenges. Technology is transforming how care is delivered, and the Tech Innovation in Homecare Conference is your opportunity to stay ahead of the curve.
The day will feature thought-provoking talks, interactive panels, live Q&As, industry-leading exhibitors, and dedicated time for networking.
By attending, you will:
- Discover the latest innovations in homecare technology
- Gain practical insights to implement in your homecare business
- Engage with expert speakers and get your questions answered
- Hear case studies from providers using technology to improve care
- Connect with fellow care professionals and industry leaders
Your ticket includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day, all enjoyed in the elegant setting of One Birdcage Walk.
Meet the speakers
Professor Carl Thompson
Chair: Applied Health and Care Research; Dame Kathleen Raven Chair in Clinical Research, University of Leeds, Leeds UK.
Carl Thompson is Professor of Applied Health and Social Care Research at the University of Leeds a core partner of NIHR SSCR@Leeds and NICHE-Leeds, an academic-care sector research partnership based on the Dutch "Living Lab" model.
Carl has led pioneering work at the intersection of health technology, implementation science, and adult social care. He is Principal Investigator of SENSITISE, a national programme exploring how older people and care professionals prioritise the features of technology-enabled care (TEC), and he has advised care providers, local authorities, and national bodies on the implementation of TEC to improve safety, quality, and independence in domiciliary and residential settings.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Carl led the first study of wearable technology enabled contact-tracing in care homes (The CONTACT trial).
Carl’s work spans empirical research, policy influence, and implementation support — from evaluating remote monitoring for falls prevention in care homes, to shaping data-sharing infrastructures that support ethical, actionable insights from real-world care data. His focus is not only on what technologies can do, but on how and why they are (or aren’t) adopted in the human, complex systems of social care.
He is a frequent advisor to the NIHR, UKRI, and international research councils, and continues to advocate for evidence-based, user-centred innovation in homecare and community support for older people.
Stella Shaw
MSc Education, PGCPD, BSc (Hons) Professional Practice, Dip Nursing studies RGN
Director & Registered Manager StellarCare NW LTD
Championing Social Care Ambassador | Board Member, Partners in Care
Stella Shaw is a registered nurse and founder of StellarCare NW, an award-winning, nurse-led home care provider delivering complex and compassionate care across Cheshire & Wirral. With over two decades of experience in cardiology, academia, and project management, Stella blends clinical expertise with innovative models of service delivery. Passionate about reimagining home care, she leads on integrating technology to reduce hospital admissions and support people to live well at home.
About the venue
One Birdcage Walk
Westminster, London, SW1H 9JJ
One Birdcage Walk is regarded as one of the finest examples of traditional architecture in Westminster. The building was officially opened in May 1899 to be the headquarters of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Overlooking St James's Park, One Birdcage Walk is located just minutes from the Houses of Parliament and Horse Guards Parade, and conveniently situated between Westminster and St James's Park tube stations and a short walk from Victoria, Charing Cross and Waterloo mainline stations.
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