Organisers of the Future of Care conference are celebrating after the event returned for another successful year on 3rd March.
Located at The Kings Fund in London, the conference delivered a programme packed full of inspirational speakers, pioneering exhibitors and important networking.
For the second time, journalist, broadcaster and television presenter Fiona Phillips chaired the event. The exhibitors showcased a range of products, from specialist bathing by Astor Bannerman to multi-sensory projections from OM Interactive and innovative furniture and therapeutic surface solutions by wissner-bosserhoff.
Throughout the day, a host of high-profile speakers took to the stage to deliver informative and thought-provoking talks. Kate Terroni, Chief Inspector at Care Quality Commission, spoke frankly about sexual safety and oral health in the care sector and reminded everyone that open conversations are vital in providing people a full life. Chief Executive of Care England, Professor Martin Green, delivered a passionate talk about the way forward for social care, including caring more for the workforce, creating a larger public awareness to social care issues and dismantling ageism.
Brendan Martin, founder of Public World and MD of Buurtzorg, shared a positive outlook on reforming the way social care is managed, by focusing on building relationships rather than ticking boxes and removing hierarchies to implement local, self-managed teams with a smart back office.
Not only did the day offer a number of fascinating talks, the conference was also combined with exciting features, such as a panel debate and fireside chats.
Deborah Alsina, Chief Executive of Independent Age, contributed a powerful view on Government funding for social care, stating that there needs to be significant investment to stabilise the system.
In front of a backdrop of a roaring fire, Mike Parish and Robert D. Kilgour joined the fireside chat and spoke about the changes they’ve witnessed in social care across their combined 50 years of experience. The chat touched on the implications of Brexit on care professionals and what’s needed to support them through this tough time.
If you missed the chance to attend the conference, register your interest now for Future of Care North in Harrogate on the 3rd November 2020 by emailing info@futureofcare.co.uk, or calling 01425 838393.
