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29-30 April 2026 Excel London

Edition 17

30 Jan 2026

Programme highlights: sessions not to miss

Care Show London’s conference programme was launched earlier this month and so far we’re blown away by the enthusiasm and excitement around it. With so many inspiring and engaging sessions to choose from, we’ve hand-picked a small selection of ones we’d hate for you to miss.

Check out the full programme here!

 

Day 1

Sustainability that saves money: real care providers share what actually works

People & Business Theatre – 29 April – 10:15 – 10:45

Panellists:

  • Hannah Montgomery, ESG Lead & Co-Founder, Grace Cares
  • Jo-Anne Wilson, Registered Manager, British Legion
  • Caroline Byram, Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs, Voyage Care
  • Paula Cashmore, Care Quality Consultant, Achievable Care Quality Community
  • Keith Das, Founder, Apex Healthcare Services Ltd

 

What’s happening internationally? How social care across the glob is using technology to improve outcomes

Technology Theatre – 29 April – 12:30 – 13:15

  • Nuno Santos Lopes, Director of Research, Innovation, and Community Engagement, Nightingale Hammerson
  • Kate Hamblin, Professor of Social Policy, University of Sheffield
  • Dr Jane Townson, CEO, Homecare Association
  • Daniel Casson, Managing Director, Casson Consulting
  • Camille Oung, Fellow, Nuffield Trust

 

Dementia care: how to ensure you’re getting it right

Keynote Theatre – 29 April – 14:05 – 14:35

  • Suzanne Mumford, Freelance Dementia Specialist
  • Clare Jefferies, Business Owner, Home Instead Wimbledon & Kingston
  • Fran Vandelli, Dementia Lead, Bupa Care UK
  • Sam Dondi-Smith, Consultant Occupational Therapist & Senior Partner, National Dementia Care Accreditation Scheme

 

Challenging norms with nutrient-dense, plant-based cooking

Catering, Hydration & Nutrition Theatre – 29 April – 14:30 – 15:30

  • Dawn Louise Brown, Head Chef, Middleshaw Hills Care Home, Crystal Care Collection

 

Day 2

Quality and compliance: applying the CQC framework to support living services

People & Business Theatre – 30 April – 10:10 – 10:40

  • Cheryll Champion, Head of Innovation, Quality & Compliance, LDC Care
  • Dan Gower-Smith, Group Director of Operations, Quality & Practice, Avenues Group

 

Why we need to get better at death: the impact of compassionate end of life care

Keynote Theatre – 30 April – 10:55 – 11:25

  • Katie Costello, Soul Midwife, Funeral Celebrant and CPD Accredited Death Educator, End of Life Support Services
  • Joanne Franklin, Clinical Nurse Specialist - Palliative Care, Arthur Rank Hospice
  • Emma Gray, Therapeutic Grief Coach, Rainbow Hunting

 

Time, money, workload: using AI to streamline care whilst maintaining responsible use

Technology Theatre – 30 April – 11:35 – 12:20

  • Daniel Casson, Managing Director, Casson Consulting
  • Kevin Humphrys, CEO, Oakland Care Group
  • Volt Sacco, CEO & Chair, Fosse Healthcare, and Derby, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Care Associations
  • Steve Bowler, Digital Transformation Implementation Manager, Greensleeves
  • Jennifer Pearl, Member & Chair, Think Local Act Personal & National Co-Production Advisory Group

 

Cognition-supporting vitamin B12 needs our attention: how to incorporate more into meals with ease

Catering, Hydration & Nutrition Theatre – 30 April – 14:30 – 15:30

  • Eva Humphries, Clinical Nutritionist, Whole Food Warrior

 

 

Whilst this is just a snapshot, do check out the whole conference programme and our broad range of expert speakers.

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