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Navigate the future of care with confidence

14-15 April 2027 | Excel London

2026 conference programme

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Outstanding ways to manage complaints and incidents: a secret look into the challenges we all face

29 Apr 2026
The Outstanding Society Learning Lounge
Regulation, Quality & Compliance

Behind every complaint or incident is a moment that matters — for people, for families, and for the teams delivering care.
This honest and thought-provoking panel brings together sector leaders to explore what really happens when things don’t go as planned. Moving beyond policy and process, the conversation will shine a light on the human, cultural and leadership factors that shape how concerns are experienced and how they can become powerful drivers for improvement.


Together, the panel will share real insights into:
* Creating environments where people feel safe to speak up
* Responding with both compassion and accountability
* Recognising the early signs before concerns escalate
* Turning feedback into meaningful, lasting change
This session is not about perfection — it’s about progress. It’s about having the courage to listen, to learn, and to act.
If we want outstanding care, we must be willing to look closely at the moments that challenge us the most.

Speakers
Samantha Crawley, Director - Leadership & Wellbeing & CEO - The OS & EQ Care Group
Ruth French, Director - Policy & Regulation - The OS
Donna Campbell, Assistant Ombudsman - Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman
Gerard Crofton-Martin, Interim Chief Executive - Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)
Kate Meacock, Campaigner - Rights for Residents
Anna Fee, Senior Associate Solicitor - Health & Social Care - RWK Goodman
Rob Hargreaves, Central Engagement Lead - Skills for Care