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.
Take a look at last year’s Annual Conference:
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
Nourish is used daily by 385,000 carers to support over 405,000 people, making us the most trusted care management system in the UK. In the last 12 months, Nourish has been used to record over 95 million rostered care visits.
Nourish technology puts power in the hands of coordinators, carers and communities. From desktop to doorstep our co-produced functionality simplifies processes and unlocks insights with features specifically tailored for home care providers, including rostering, finance, call monitoring, holiday, eLearning and more.
Our functionality is designed through collaboration with our users, so you can record, review and report your outstanding care. All backed by our experienced team ensuring we are with you every step of your care journey, so we can ensure our technology puts your people first.
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
Birdie
Birdie began life in 2017, formed by Max, Raj, Abeed and Gwen. They had one aim in mind: using technology to improve life for older adults at home, and for the professionals who care for them. Home is where the heart is, and where people should be able to flourish there no matter their age.
Today, Birdie technology is used across the UK. We’re a B-Corp certified business, have been named as one of two top Home Health Tech providers in the 150 Most Innovative Digital Health startups, and work closely alongside health and research bodies to further proactive and preventative care at home.
We are still most proud of one thing however; the growing community of amazing homecare professionals who use, inform and trust in Birdie for their everyday work.
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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
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.
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.
Lottie
Lottie is a free service that helps families and retirees find the UK's best care home, home care and retirement living options (to rent or buy).
Lottie's marketplace boasts over 4,000 verified communities and providers across the UK. We cover care homes, home care and retirement living options (to rent or buy), ranging from the industry's leading not-for-profit and private organisations, through to the industry's best-rated and most innovative family-run care providers.
Lottie can help you easily find the best care for yourself or a loved one. Every community and provider on Lottie's online marketplace has been hand-picked and vetted against Lottie's internal scoring system, which considers several criteria, such as care quality, facilities and customer reviews.
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.
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.
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.
The Care Workers' Charity
The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) is dedicated to supporting the social care workforce, those providing care and support to the million+ people drawing on social care. We believe that care workers deserve recognition, support, and advocacy for the vital work they do every day. Our mission revolves around three key pillars: crisis support, mental health initiatives, and advocacy for fair treatment, pay, and recognition.