About the Conference
Join us for a day of the leading expertise in homecare, bringing the sector together to address the challenges, opportunities, and realities of delivering high-quality care.
Our conference programme will focus on the topics that matter the most to homecare providers - from workforce support and care commissioning, to financial sustainability and business growth.
The day will feature thought-provoking talks and panels, Q&A sessions, practical seminars, and industry-leading exhibitors. You’ll also benefit from dedicated networking opportunities to connect with sector influencers and leaders, as well as hundreds of homecare professionals from across the country.
Who's it for?
The Future of Homecare '26 is a must-attend event for forward-thinking homecare providers, and professionals across health and social care. From Directors and CEOs to Registered Managers and Operations leaders – there’s something for everyone at our annual conference.
By attending, you will:
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Explore the latest developments shaping homecare
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Understand what’s on the horizon to inform and strengthen your strategic planning
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Gain fresh ideas to drive innovation and business growth
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Hear practical solutions to everyday homecare challenges
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Build knowledge across key aspects of managing a homecare service
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Collaborate with fellow care professionals to share insights and learning
What to expect
Tickets include lunch and refreshments throughout the day, all enjoyed in the historic setting of The Kia Oval cricket ground in London.
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Schedule for the day
About the venue
The Kia Oval is one of the most historic sporting landmarks in the world. All of the rooms benefit from natural daylight and views of the world renowned international wicket.
Address
The Kia Oval
Surrey County Cricket Club
Kennington, London, SE11 5SS
Getting there
The Kia Oval is easily accessible by car, train, bus and tube, from the West End, the City and all South East Counties. Find out more here.
Meet the Sponsors & Exhibitors
Nourish Care
At Nourish we understand that quality home care is a journey, not a destination. That’s why we are not simply a technology company; we are a digital partner. One rooted in human connections, and with the person being supported at its core. We offer a range of co-produced software solutions, tailored to the unique challenges of home care, while still being flexible enough to meet the unique needs of each specific service we work with.
Contact: www.nourishcare.com [email protected] 023 8000 2288
Voices of Care
The Voices of Care podcast brings you unmissable conversations with the leaders, carers and innovators shaping a more connected, compassionate, and capable system for everyone. Guests include some of the most influential voices in the sector, tune in and hear from the visionaries making better health and care possible for every person, everywhere.
Go to https://www.newcrosshealthcare.com/insights/voices-of-care to listen and find out more.
This year as our 'podcast partner', Voices of Care will be recording a podcast at our conference!
Anthony Collins Solicitors
Anthony Collins is a thriving specialist law firm with over 300 staff and 40 partners, offices in Birmingham, Manchester and Macclesfield and a national reputation for advising individuals, charities and other not-for-profit organisations, local authorities, public-sector bodies and businesses throughout the UK.
Their focus in the health and social care sector is about working with organisations that serve vulnerable people due to age, mental or physical incapacity, mental health problems or the consequences of addiction. We use our specialist skills to help both organisations and individuals achieve their goals.
Everywhen
Everywhen bring together the personal touch of a local adviser with the strength and scale of a national broker. Our teams are deeply rooted in the communities we serve, offering trusted relationships, local insight, and a commitment to doing what’s right, for you, your people, or your business.
Our full suite of insurance and risk services includes:
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Personal, commercial, health and corporate cover
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Specialist risk management
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Employee benefits
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Discover how Towergate Insurance has evolved into a brand built for now and for the future. Chat with our team, explore what the rebrand means for you and learn how Everywhen is supporting care providers across the UK.
Get your 10% discount
Talk to us to find out how Homecare Association members can access a 10% discount* on their domiciliary care policy.
* All discounts to be applied to gross written premium before insurance premium tax and any customer service fee. 10% discount valid until 31 December 2026 for Homecare Association members. Other favourable risk features subject to an overall maximum discount of 30%. All cover subject to insurers underwriting criteria.
Full terms and conditions available upon request
Birdie
Birdie is the smart technology platform that helps homecare agencies worker smarter, not just harder. Launched in 2017 and trusted by over 1,200 providers to power over 68 million care visits annually, Birdie integrates every process from care management to finance, helping under-pressure teams work smarter to improve care quality and drive business sustainability.
Citation
Citation partners with over 2,600 care providers, delivering specialist HR, Employment Law, Health & Safety and regulatory compliance support.
We understand the unique pressures of the care sector – staffing challenges, inspections and ever‑changing legislation. Our experts provide practical advice, robust policies, risk assessments, training and hands‑on support to help you protect service users and staff, evidence compliance to regulators and safeguard your care business.
By taking the headache out of compliance and workforce management, we free up your time to focus on what matters most – delivering safe, consistent, compassionate, person‑centred care.
CareLineLive
We build software that delivers more time to care
Our mission is to be the first fully integrated home care management platform that empowers providers to run their entire business in one place. Today, over 25,000 carers use CareLineLive to deliver truly person-centred care, while providers streamline operations, boost efficiency and stay on top of regulatory compliance.
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Anyone who books a personalised demo with CareLineLive on the day will go home with a little something extra: Clive the Dino, CareLineLive's beloved mascot and unofficial office companion, a cuddly plush toy guaranteed to brighten up even the busiest care office.
But that's not all. For any new contract signed, CareLineLive is offering Homecare Association members and event delegates a 12-for-10 offer: sign up for a 12-month contract and receive two months completely free. A smart investment in the technology that keeps your team connected and your clients at the heart of everything you do.
Come and find the CareLineLive team at their stand, have a chat, see the software in action and leave with Clive in tow.
Evondos
Evondos Group is the leading provider of automated medicine dispensing services in Northern Europe. Our solutions ensure safe and timely medication for home care clients, improving patient safety, treatment outcomes and quality of life. By supporting healthcare professionals, we help them focus on meaningful care work while increasing efficiency in home care services. Evondos Group combines advanced technology with a strong commitment to ethical business practices and sustainability.
Going digital first and making medication dispensers part of conventional home care requires planning and a change in working methods. Evondos supports the organisation from start-up to full operation and with experience from hundreds of start-ups, we have developed a proven process for a successful implementation.
Evondos simplifies home care with automated medication management that increases safety and frees up time for carers. Through smart technology, care recipients gain more independence and carers can work more efficiently, while keeping medication safety at the forefront.
Enquiry info:
Found
Found is the AI-native CRM built for home care providers. Grow revenue, cut costs, and save time, without the spreadsheets, paper forms, or reporting headaches. Never miss a follow-up again and let AI handle the admin.
Feebris
Feebris empowers care providers to move from reactive to proactive, clinically informed care - without turning carers into clinicians. Through our intuitive app and connected medical-grade devices, teams gain reliable health insights into their clients, helping them spot deterioration earlier, avoid unnecessary escalations, and reduce hospital admissions - keeping people well, independent and at home for longer.
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Croner
Due to the recent significant changes in HR legislations/employment law being implemented this month, Croner are offering a complimentary review of your HR and Health & Safety documents.
Care Pro includes:
- CQC policies and full library of audits, risk assessments and forms
- Bespoke employment documentation tailored to your care service
- Tribunal representation when issues escalate
- Comprehensive Inspection Audit tool &self audit tools
- BrightHR employee management software and E learning
- Optional unlimited 24 hour access to expert advice and a commercial legal helpline for day to day support for added peace of mind
We have proudly been supplying care providers with our products for over 40 years.
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Get a FREE document review for HR and/or Health & Safety policies - this is especially pertinent for the Employment Rights Act at present.
PLUS a 20% discount from our products for anyone who comes to see us at our stand!
NaDCAS
The National Dementia Care Accreditation Scheme (NaDCAS) empowers care providers to elevate the quality and reputation of their services, supporting providers to assess current practice, identify meaningful improvement opportunities, demonstrate excellence, and improve lived experience for people living with dementia. Their prestigious accreditation is delivered through expert assessment and supported by world-class dementia care coaching, supporting providers to deliver truly exceptional care. Their approach is based on support, guidance, and continuous improvement as opposed to judgement or compliance. NaDCAS’ Framework for Exceptional Dementia Care, consisting of 140 standards across 9 focus areas, is grounded in current best practice and co-created with leading research institutions, sector experts, and people with lived experience of dementia. NaDCAS exists to raise standards, celebrate excellence, and improve the lives of people living with dementia.
Find out more about NaDCAS at www.nadcas.org.
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We would like to offer all conference attendees a fee discount on our accreditation programme for those who want to become dementia specialist providers. Attendees can obtain a free digital copy of our Framework for Exceptional Dementia Care from the 20th May by registering their interest online.
The Care Workers' Charity
The Care Workers’ Charity supports the UK’s social care workforce by providing financial assistance, mental health resources, and advocacy for improved working conditions. Established in 2009, the charity has delivered millions in crisis grants to care workers facing hardship, while also championing fair pay, recognition, and professional development across the sector.
With a focus on ensuring no care worker faces financial hardship alone, the organisation works closely with care workers to amplify their voices and influence policy. Its mission is to build a future where care workers are recognised as skilled professionals and supported to deliver high-quality care.
Mister Uniform
Our friendly family-run company specialises in supplying high-quality healthcare and corporate uniforms, with a strong focus on value for money, comfort, durability, and style. Alongside uniforms, we offer in-house embroidery and printing services, allowing customers to easily add their company logos for a professional look.
Our modern facility includes warehousing, embroidery, and distribution, enabling us to deliver high-quality products with efficient service. We support both small businesses and large multi-site organisations, offering a flexible approach. We are small enough to care, yet experienced enough to provide larger clients with a bespoke online ordering system for efficient uniform management.
IntroEase
IntroEase is a fast-growing UK introductory service transforming how home care providers access high-quality Live-In care professionals. Built to solve one of the sector’s biggest challenges—reliable staffing—IntroEase gives care providers instant access to a nationwide network of fully vetted, self-employed Live-In carers ready to step in when it matters most.
By removing the delays, costs, and limitations of traditional recruitment, IntroEase enables providers to fill Live-In placements quickly, maintain continuity of care, and scale their services with confidence. The platform connects providers directly with compliant, experienced carers, creating flexible, transparent working relationships that benefit both businesses and the people they support.
From companionship and personal care to complex and specialist Live-In needs, IntroEase ensures the right match every time—helping providers deliver consistent, person-centred care without compromise.
Driven by efficiency, compliance, and results, IntroEase isn’t just a staffing solution—it’s a smarter way to build a resilient, responsive Live-In care workforce.
OneTouch
OneTouch is a multi-functional care management system that allows care providers to manage every aspect of their clients’ needs using one platform to deliver critical efficiencies and continuous improvements in care quality.
OneTouch has been built into a single system; information is shared simply and without loss or interruption across all key stakeholders involved in an individual’s care delivery circle. All reporting, rostering, digital care planning, recruitment, e-learning, finance and HR functions are connected and accessed with one password, on one platform.
OneTouch was founded in Galway in 2014 and has been built by experienced care professionals, for care professionals. The platform is designed to streamline tasks and reduce the administrative burden for care providers to enable them to do what they do best – provide the highest possible quality of care. As a result, providers no longer have to worry about using and maintaining complex systems; instead, they simply input their clients’ information and carry on with their day.
We’re not a tech company chasing trends; we’re a partner committed to making your business stronger, more resilient, and ready for what’s next.
PASS
PASS is the home care management platform that brings all your tools, teams and clients together in one place, so your service runs smooth.
Plan, schedule and evidence care in one connected platform, now with AI built in. Book a tour today and join 85,000+ care managers, coordinators and auditors already using PASS to stay organised and stay on top of care as it happens.
https://www.everylifetechnologies.com/
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