All events
Throughout the year, various organisations host events that homecare workers are welcome to attend. See below for more information.
Discussion: Wes Streeting in conversation with Pippa Crerar
#DoWith: Making the movement happen
Do With / The King's Fund
Wednesday 26 March 2025
10:00-12:00. Do With is an initiative of more than 23 organisations backing the Do With Call to Action. To help shape the agenda, we’d love to hear your personal experience of trying to move towards a do with way of working and ideas for how to deliver change on a wider scale.
Online / in-person:
Online
Tags:
Contribute to policy
AI in Social Care Summit 2025
Institute for Ethics in A.I, University of Oxford
Thursday 27 March 2025
A full day summit exploring the ethics of using A.I in care. It will look at how A.I can be used in the sector in a way that is helpful and safe.
Online / in-person:
In-person
Tags:
Conference, Hear about latest research, Hear from sector leaders
Workshop: Creating More Time for Quality Care
King's College London
Friday 28 March 2025
12:00-18:30. The adult social care sector is at a breaking point, with staff retention rates dropping and resources stretched to the limit. But what if we could change that? This workshop brings together leading voices across adult social care, enterprise, technology, policy, and local authorities to share insights and develop actionable solutions. Your expertise and input will play a crucial role in shaping future approaches to workforce well-being and retention.
Online / in-person:
In-person
Tags:
Research event, Hear about latest research, Contribute to policy
Care Roadshow Scotland
Homecare Association
Tuesday 1 April 2025
A large, free event featuring seminars, exhibitions, and products related to the care industry. Speakers from Scottish Care and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Online / in-person:
In-person
Tags:
Hear from sector leaders, Hear about latest research, Conference
Roundtable opportunity: The use of technology in social care
Department of Health and Social Care
Wednesday 9 April 2025
15: 00 - 16:30. Discussion on the use of technology in care. The aim is to gather opinions to shape policy and set national standards for the best technology in care. The session will cover: Barriers to adopting care technology, prioritising categories of care technology, supporting care technology purchasing decisions, and what a future standards model could look like.
Email Rose.Matthews@dhsc.gov.uk directly if you'd like to attend. Alternatively, let Rachel know at hello@homecarewg.org as soon as possible so we can arrange your place on your behalf.
Online / in-person:
Online
Tags:
Contribute to policy
School for Social Care Research Annual Conference 2025
School for Social Care Research
Tuesday 20 May 2025
The theme of this year's conference is “Building partnerships and making connections in social care” in recognition of the shared working required to tackle the challenges in social care. This event is perfect for anyone looking to engage with social care research and connect with like-minded individuals invested in how we can work together to improve social care.
Online / in-person:
In-person
Tags:
Research event