With workforce pressures, regulatory change and increasing complexity of care needs, leaders across adult social care face growing operational challenges. Care Roadshow’s 2026 programmes address these challenges by bringing together sector leaders and professionals in residential, home care, dementia and complex care to explore practical solutions through free CPD seminars and peer-to-peer networking in your region.
Our first three shows in Glasgow, Liverpool and Birmingham are coming up this spring, and the programmes are now live:
Scotland | North West | Midlands
What you’ll gain from the programme
- Navigating Workforce pressures
Discover practical strategies to improve recruitment, retention and team leadership while running a more efficient service.
- High-quality, person-centred care
Learn actionable approaches to better support people living with dementia and those with complex care needs.
- Regulatory change and policy updates
Gain clear insight into the latest regulatory developments and how to translate them into effective day-to-day practice.
- Sustainable growth in care services
Take away ideas and strategies to strengthen, develop and future-proof your care organisation.
Care Roadshows is a must-attend event for those working within residential, homecare and dementia care who want to learn, grow, and strive for care excellence - offering a practical learning opportunity for those committed to sector progress. Attendees can also connect with peers from across their region, sharing ideas and experiences with providers navigating the same challenges.
Leadership and System Reform: Navigating Change in Social Care
Across our upcoming events, experts will explore policy reform, operational pressures, workforce wellbeing and the challenge of translating policy into meaningful service improvements.
Hear from leaders such as the Chairman of Renaissance Care, and the Chief Executive Officer of Walnut Care at Home Ltd, and gain valuable leadership insights through case-study-led strategies covering:
- Innovation within care services
- Balancing operational pressures with person-centred leadership
- Managing workforce wellbeing and organisational culture
- Bridging the gap between policy and operational reality
- Interpreting and implementing reform in practice
These sessions will bring together perspectives from providers working in different care settings, creating space for open discussion and peer learning. Attendees will gain practical leadership approaches, real-world examples of innovation and effective methods to support teams through a changing sector.
Workforce Sustainability: Recruit, Retain and Develop Talent
At every location, Directors, Founders and Managers will lead seminars on recruitment, retention and strengthening the care workforce. Hear from the leaders of organisations such as Lifted, Scottish Care and Borderless as they explore how providers can tackle staff shortages, retention challenges, international recruitment complexities and regulatory changes.
Gain practical insights on:
- Supporting workforce development and long-term sustainability
- Standardising roles and career pathways
- Supporting new talent entering the sector
- Strengthening training and leadership development
- Managing sponsorship and immigration changes.
Alongside expert insights, these sessions provide an opportunity to hear how providers across the region are responding to workforce challenges in their own services. These sessions are essential for care homes, homecare and complex care providers who want to build resilient teams and respond effectively to the evolving regulatory landscape.
Improving Outcomes Through Person-Centred Dementia Care
Explore sessions on person-centred dementia care led by experts and informed by the latest research. Across three locations, speakers include the Director for Policy and Research from Alzheimer Scotland, the North West Dementia Care Manager from HC-One, and the Chief Operating Officer from Forest Healthcare.
These free CPD sessions address the growing challenge of supporting an increasing number of people living with dementia and complex needs while maintaining quality of life alongside operational pressures. These collaborative, evidence-led discussions will provide practical insights into building meaningful relationships with residents, creating supportive environments and improving staff understanding of dementia care.
Care leaders and professionals can expect to benefit from:
- Real examples of service improvements
- Practical ideas to improve resident experience and care quality in a range of settings
- The opportunity to learn from peers and share real-world approaches that work
Understanding Regulation and Policy Expectations
Care Roadshows recognises the pressure care providers face to keep up with changing regulatory expectations while maintaining operational stability. That’s why, at each location, attendees can hear directly from their local regulators and ask their most pressing questions face-to-face.
Regulators in attendance:
- Scotland– Senior Improvement Advisors, Care Inspectorate
- North West – Deputy Director of Adult Social Care, CQC
- Midlands – Operations Manager, CQC
These sessions will provide:
- Insight into the latest policy priorities and sector trends
- Understanding of how regulation is shaping the care landscape
- Clarity on current expectations and direct guidance from a local regulator
- Different perspectives on how providers across their region are preparing for regulatory change.
Free CPD That Supports Strong Leadership in Care
Since 2011, Care Roadshows has established itself as the leading UK care event and a must-attend for care leaders and professionals. It offers a valuable opportunity to strengthen leadership, workforce capability, care excellence and regulatory understanding in a supportive environment alongside peers and suppliers who understand the challenges facing the sector.
Join us at a Care Roadshow near you for a day packed with free CPD learning, regional networking and practical solutions to tackle the real challenges in adult social care.
Scotland - Hampden Park Stadium, Glasgow – 21st April 2026