2025
Social Care Summit North
13 February 2025 | Manchester City Etihad Stadium
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About The Summit

About the Summit and Innovation in Care.

Hosted in the vibrant city of Manchester, Social Care Summit North is a premier event dedicated to addressing the unique challenges and innovations of social care across the North. This Summit aims to foster inclusive dialogue, showcase regional advancements, and strengthen partnerships among key stakeholders. Designed to drive forward-thinking strategies and impactful outcomes, the summit promises a comprehensive agenda featuring expert speakers, interactive discussion and valuable networking.

Co-located in the same venue, same date as Social Care Summit NORTH, Innovation in Care 2025 will also be making it’s debut in Manchester in 2025, providing delegates and partners twice the opportunities for content and networking.

Who will be here?

Designed for Director level and above, this Summit attracts a diverse group of attendees, including:

Care homes
Homecare providers
Adult specialist care providers
Retirement housing providers
Technology developers
Local government
Regulatory bodies
Investors
Lawyers
Consultants

Banks

Lenders

Our new Social Care Summit NORTH will be co-located with the Innovation in Care Conference 2025

On the same date as Social Care Summit NORTH, the event provides delegates and partners twice the opportunities for content and networking.

Keynote Speakers

Hear from our Expert Panels

Networking

Meet with individuals looking to drive innovation in the sector.

Exhibition Showcase

Showcasing products and services driving positive change in the sector.

Interactive Panels

Join in for a deep dive on pressing topics.

The Conference Agenda

Collect your badge at registration and enjoy a drink and light snack whilst networking with attendees before the morning plenary sessions begin.

Our Conference Director will provide an introduction to the conference, to our sponsors and partners, and summarise the agenda.

Explore key statistics and trends shaping the social care landscape, from workforce challenges to service demands, to better understand the sector’s current and future trajectory.

Take a break, network with industry professionals and build connections with our partners.

The Northern Powerhouse

Discover the successes, challenges, and key lessons from Manchester’s health and care devolution, offering insights into integrated care and local governance models.

Innovation in Care

Discover emerging models of care designed to improve service delivery, promote integration, and meet the evolving needs of diverse populations in social care.

Take a break, network with industry professionals and build connections with our partners.

Explore the impact of targeted investment in social care across the North, highlighting opportunities for regional innovation, economic growth, and improved services.

Explore innovative solutions that bridge the gap between health and social care, promoting seamless integration and improving outcomes for service users across both sectors.

Enjoy a networking lunch, offering an opportunity to connect with fellow delegates, share insights, and discuss key topics in a relaxed setting.

This session delves into the provision of specialist care, focusing on strategies to support individuals with complex health and social care needs through tailored services and expertise.

Examine how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated innovation in social care, from digital transformation to new care delivery models, and the lasting impact on the sector.

Take a break, network with industry professionals and build connections with our partners.

Discuss the unique workforce issues facing the social care sector in the North, including recruitment, retention, and strategies to build a resilient, skilled care workforce.

Explore the evolving landscape of social care regulation and risk management, focusing on compliance, safeguarding, and mitigating risks to ensure high-quality care.

Explore groundbreaking approaches and technologies transforming dementia care, focusing on improving quality of life, early diagnosis, and person-centered support.

Discover the latest innovations in home care, from technology to new care models, and explore how they are shaping the future of in-home support for individuals across all ages.

Join us for a relaxed drinks reception, a brief summary of key conference takeaways, followed by an exclusive tour of the iconic Etihad Stadium.

Buy Tickets

Buy your all-access pass: One Ticket, Two Events!

Your ticket to the Social Care Summit NORTH 2025 also grants you complete access to the Innovation in Care conference.

Our Super Early Bird Discount is now available until 20 November 2024

£195 + VAT

Conference Speakers
Conference Director, LaingBuisson
Director, Charlie Moose Media
Founder, Self Directed Futures
Labour MP, Shipley
Chief Executive Officer, Belong Villages
CEO, SCIE
Founder and Executive Chairman, LaingBuisson
CEO, CareMatch
Professor of Social Care Research, King's College London
Digital Transformation Lead, Royal College London
Professor, Leeds University
Director and Registered Manager, StellarCare NW
Managing Director, Capital Care Group
Partner, Clyde & Co
Co-Founder & CEO, Ally Health
Partner, Clyde & Co
CEO, Home Instead
Lead Commissioner, Strategy & Innovation, Oxon County Council
Managing Director, Flashfuture Consulting
Chief Commerical Officer, Alternatives Futures Group
CEO, HC-One
Deputy Head of Health and Social Care, Virgin Money
The Venue
Make sure you don't lose your way to Manchester City Etihad Stadium.

“This year I had the pleasure of attending the LaingBuisson Social Care Summit. An incredible event where leaders from across our vital sector gathered to discuss the key challenges and importantly, inspire change.”

“At this event, we brought to life the true impact community care has on the welfare of millions of adults and their families across the entire country.”

-Heather Wehrle, Director of People and Brand at Right at Home UK

Event Partners

Lead Partner

Executive Partner

Executive Partner

Exhibitors

Event Partner

Sponsor Opportunities

Why sponsor?

Our events attract support from key stakeholders in the independent health and social care sectors. Sponsorship connects your brand with opinion formers in the sector and associates it with knowledge products and professional development.

  • Your brand secures visibility in the independent health and social care sectors.
  • Your brand is aligned with the UK’s leading provider of data solutions and market intelligence on the independent health and social care sectors.
  • You secure your competitive edge through personal contact.
  • Expand your business opportunities and meet leading thinkers in the networking community.
  • Build new business relationships and generate strong leads.
  • Present your latest business solutions to experts in the field.

Download the Social Care Summit North Brochure

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