In today’s adult social care sector, leaders are navigating ongoing pressures around workforce, regulation, funding and delivering high-quality care. Staying informed and connected is essential, but time and budget constraints often make attending large national conferences difficult.
Care Roadshows is a free care event designed to meet this need. It brings together CPD learning, networking opportunities and supplier solutions in a convenient, one-day regional format, helping care professionals access practical insight without unnecessary cost or travel.
The first events of 2026 will take place in Glasgow, Liverpool and Birmingham, making it easier for care leaders across the UK to access relevant sector updates closer to home. For local care leaders looking for practical learning, sector updates and useful connections without long travel times or large conference costs, this offers a focused and accessible opportunity to stay informed and connected.
Why Free Care Events Matter for Care Leaders
Continuous change in the adult social care means leaders must continually adapt to new regulatory expectations, workforce challenges and evolving resident needs. Access to learning and collaboration is therefore essential for services striving to maintain high standards of care while managing operational pressures.
Regional free care events like Care Roadshows are designed with this reality in mind, offering a more accessible alternative to large-scale conferences, particularly for professionals managing:
- Tight budgets
- Busy schedules
- Limited time away from your service
By combining learning, discussion and industry expertise in a format that fits within the working day, Care Roadshows provides an accessible and convenient way for care professionals to stay up to date.
Free CPD Seminars That Support Professional Development
A key feature of Care Roadshows is the free CPD seminar programme, delivered by experienced sector professionals, policymakers and care leaders who understand the operational realities of running care services.
The 2026 programme focuses on real challenges facing providers today, with seminars exploring topics such as:
- Regulation and inspection readiness
Hear from the CQC or Care Inspectorate on the latest regulatory trends, priorities and expectations.
- Workforce recruitment, retention and leadership
Learn from the expertise of leading experts such as the Chief Executive Officer of We Care Group, the Founder and Chairman of Renaissance Care, and the CEO and Founder of Kara Healthcare.
- Person-centred care and dementia support
Explore practical approaches to improving outcomes and wellbeing in panels led by sector leaders such as the Director of CoProduceCare, the CEO of Belong Ltd, and Senior Dementia Consultant David Wilson-Wynne.
- From policy to practice and care innovation
Understand how wider policy changes translate into day-to-day operations, alongside examples of innovation in care delivery.
These sessions focus on practical case studies and real experiences from care environments, giving attendees ideas and approaches that can be adapted within their own services.
For care leaders responsible for maintaining standards, supporting staff and meeting regulatory expectations, CPD opportunities like these provide a valuable way to stay informed while also learning directly from sector experts and peers.
Peer-to-Peer Networking with Care Leaders
Alongside the seminar programme, Care Roadshows provides an environment where care professionals can connect with others working in similar roles and facing similar challenges.
Networking at regional events often leads to valuable conversations around:
- Workforce recruitment and retention strategies
- Preparing for inspections and improving compliance
- Supporting resident wellbeing and quality of life
- Managing operational costs and improving efficiency
Because attendees are typically operating within the same regional context, discussions often feel more relevant and practical. Many care leaders value these conversations as an opportunity to exchange ideas, hear different approaches and build relationships with other providers in their local area.
Discover Local Suppliers and Practical Solutions
Each Care Roadshows features an exhibition of care sector suppliers, each focused on supporting care providers to improve both care quality and operational efficiency.
Visitors can explore solutions across areas such as:
- Care technology and digital systems
- Equipment designed to support resident care
- Workforce support and staffing solutions
- Training and professional development
- Compliance, legal and operational services
Meeting suppliers in person allows care leaders to ask questions, see demonstrations and compare options more effectively than online research alone. Many exhibitors also provide event-day insights, consultations or offers.
Register for the Next Free Care Event Near You
Registering for a Care Roadshow allows you to access CPD learning, sector discussion and supplier solutions within a single day.
With the first events of the year approaching, this is your opportunity stay informed, connect with peers and explore new ideas within the sector.
Whether you are responsible for service delivery, workforce management or compliance, attending a regional care event can provide useful insight and connections that support your organisation’s ongoing development.
Upcoming events
Scotland – Hampden Park Stadium, Glasgow – 21 April 2026
North West – Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool – 12 May 2026
Midlands – Villa Park Stadium, Birmingham – 14 May 2026