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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 panelsQ&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.

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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: 
  • Explore the latest developments shaping homecare 
  • Understand what’s on the horizon to inform and strengthen your strategic planning 
  • Gain fresh ideas to drive innovation and business growth 
  • Hear practical solutions to everyday homecare challenges
  • Build knowledge across key aspects of managing a homecare service 
  • Collaborate with fellow care professionals to share insights and learning 
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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.

Take a look at last year’s Annual Conference:

 

 

Schedule for the day Schedule for the day

Wednesday 20 May
8.30am – 9.25am
Registration & Exhibition

Breaks & Networking

9.25am – 9.40am
What is happening in homecare?

Speaker

9.40am – 10.15am
Inside the newsroom

Panel Q&A

10.15am – 11am
Recruiting in a challenging market

Speaker

11.05am – 11.25am
Morning Break & Exhibition

Breaks & Networking

11.35am – 12.20pm
A1: How to work successfully with commissioners

Seminar

A2: Building a productive relationship with unions & workforce in light of the Fair Pay Agreement

Seminar

A3: How to attract private pay clients

Seminar

A4: What does it mean to provide end of life care in people’s own homes?

Seminar

12.20pm – 1.15pm
Lunch & Exhibition

Breaks & Networking

1.20pm – 1.40pm
Presentation of Chief Nurse Award

Speaker

1.40pm – 2.25pm
How homecare can contribute to Neighbourhood Health

Speaker

2.35pm – 3.20pm
B1: Avoiding the common pitfalls in compliance

Seminar

B2: Use of AI in your business

Seminar

B3: Building your business from scratch – learn from those who've done it!

Seminar

B4: How to achieve outstanding in your next inspection

Seminar

3.20pm – 3.40pm
Afternoon Break & Exhibition

Breaks & Networking

3.45pm – 4.30pm
Shaping the future of care regulation

Panel Q&A

4.30pm – 4.45pm
Closing Remarks

Speaker

 

About the venue About the venue

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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 Meet the Sponsors & Exhibitors

 

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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

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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!
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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.

https://www.anthonycollins.com/

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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:

  • Personal, commercial, health and corporate cover

  • Specialist risk management

  • Employee benefits

https://www.everywhen.co.uk

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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.

https://www.birdie.care/

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Citation

Complete H&S and HR Solutions
Protect your team, boost your business credentials, and enjoy peace of mind – With help from our team of 140 expert consultants.

  • 24/7 advice through our helpline service
  • We’ll create / review essential contracts, handbooks, systems and policies
  • 100s of fact sheets and online tools
  • Access to experts in your industry
  • Boost your business prospects with accreditations like ISO, CHAS, SMAS and many more
  • Get up to date with the latest legislation

https://www.citation.co.uk/

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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.

https://carelinelive.com/

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Evondos

Evondos 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.

https://www.evondos.com/

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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.

https://foundcrm.lottie.org/

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Feebris

Because when patients want to feel better, there is no place like home

Our AI-guided tools support community and family care workers to capture and share precise health measurements enabling more effective care for vulnerable patients.

Traditional healthcare models are unsustainable and not focused on patient needs. Feebris exists to make personalised medical care at home possible whenever appropriate, transforming the experience for patients and easing pressure on health systems around the world.

Virtual care isn’t new. Clinically trustworthy, high-acuity care at home is. Feebris built the world’s first AI-powered platform designed specifically to support patients with a range of medical needs, including those with acute and complex illnesses who, until now, would need to be hospitalised. This is not just remote patient monitoring. It is a new model of care.

https://feebris.com/

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Croner-i

The UK's most trusted knowledge resource for tax & accounting, HR, and compliance professionals.

  • Over 11 million resources and tools
  • Sector-wide and tailored to your business
  • Created by experts, powered by AI

Simplify your workload, stay ahead of best practice, reduce complexity, and save time. All backed by the most trusted minds in the industry.

https://www.croneri.co.uk/

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NaDCAS

National Dementia Care Accreditation Scheme

At NaDCAS, we’re united by a shared commitment to improving the lives of people living with dementia. Our team brings together experience from across sectors, working collaboratively to raise standards, celebrate excellence, and support care homes on their journey towards truly exceptional care. We combine professional expertise with genuine compassion, working closely with care providers to help them create environments where every person is understood, valued, and supported to live well.

https://nadcas.org.uk

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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.

https://www.thecareworkerscharity.org.uk/

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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.

https://www.misteruniform.co.uk/

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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.

https://introease.co.uk/

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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.

https://www.onetouchhealth.net/

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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/