National Care Forum

04/09/2026

📢Professional Care Workers' Week 2026 is incoming!📢 During the week of 14th to 18th September The Care Workers' Charity are running a series of FREE online webinars to celebrate our brilliant care workers and explore the challenges faced by them and the wider adult social care sector. Our Deputy CEO & Policy Director, Liz Jones is joining one of the sessions on 14th September to discuss the huge potential for carers to build long-term career pathways in this exciting and dynamic profession! Register for this panel and other events taking place during the weekhttps://www.thecareworkerscharity.org.uk/event/professional-care-workers-week-2026/

04/09/2026

NCF member-exclusive event: Two weeks in: what the new government means for social care

As part of NCF's Policy and Public Affairs Network programme of events, we're inviting members to join us as we reflect on the first two weeks of the new Parliamentary session and explore what the latest political developments could mean for adult social care.

This is a valuable opportunity to hear the latest policy insights, connect with peers, and share your own reflections and priorities for the months ahead.

📅 14 September 2026
🕓 15:00-16:00
📍 Online via Microsoft Teams
🔒 Exclusive to NCF members

🔗For more information:
https://ow.ly/5J6J50ZJgCZ

To register: contact the NCF Membership Team at [email protected].

27/08/2026

Hear directly from the Care Quality Commission , Care Inspectorate Wales and APPG on Dementia, and ask your questions face-to-face at one of the upcoming Care Roadshows.

Cut through the noise and get straight to the source on the latest policy changes - and what they mean for your service.

Register for free today and join them: https://tinyurl.com/yxp3xzfw

27/08/2026

Calling all NCF members! Don't miss this insightful webinar focused on understanding TV and Film licensing in care homes💙

We will be joined by Emma Watt, Senior Associate at Anthony Collins solicitors, who will explain who the Motion Picture Licensing Company are, and help care providers understand MPLC's roles, powers and responsibilities.

📅Wednesday 2nd September
📍Microsoft Teams
🕛12pm-1pm

🔗Click the link to learn more and register by contacting [email protected]
https://www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/events/motion-picture-licensing-company-mplc-explained-understanding-tv-film-licensing-in-care-homes/

25/08/2026

The Care Technologist Programme is a hands-on course delivered over five interactive workshop days. It is designed to support care and support practitioners, digital and quality leads, and managers to bridge the gap between traditional care and the growing use of digital and assistive technologies💙

The Care Technologist is now recognised as a new role category in the Care Workforce Pathway and here's your chance to get on the training programme that will lead you there!

Our next cohort dates are scheduled for one day per week for 5 weeks:
📅10th September 2026
📅17th September 2026
📅24th September 2026
📅1st October 2026
📅8th October 2026

🔗To learn more and register visit https://ow.ly/4VsE50Z14PU

20/08/2026

Register for your free Care Roadshows ticket today! 💙

Care is changing fast. Are you ready for what’s next?

The Care Roadshows 2026 programme is live, bringing you expert insight on the issues shaping care right now - from reform and regulation to workforce, technology and dementia care.

Hear from leading providers with decades of experience, local policymakers and sector experts - ready to share the strategies that have driven their success.

Best of all, it's completely free to attend. Register your free ticket today: https://forms.reg.buzz/care-roadshows-2026-splash/facebook?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=crs-q4-2026&utm_medium=social

20/08/2026

The August issue of our members' magazine, Making Every Day Matter, is now live!💙

Thank you to each of our wonderful members for contributing to this month's issue, we truly appreciate your engagement.

We love sharing the incredible moments happening every day across our not-for-profit members' organisations and it's a pleasure to spotlight your stories.

🔗View the magazine here: https://issuu.com/nationalcareforum/docs/making_every_day_matter_issue_2_august_2026_1_

Please share this far and wide across your care and support teams, and if you'd like to feature in a future issue please contact [email protected]

13/08/2026

The BIHR - The British Institute of Human Rights is re-running a CPD accredited 3 part online workshop for mental health professionals in September and October. The course brings together legal and practical expertise, including perspectives from a lived experience expert and former NHS guest speaker. The deadline by which applications need to be submitted is fast approaching booking enquiries close on 19th August. Find out more and submit a booking enquiry here https://www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/care-sector-news/bihr-open-course-embedding-human-rights-in-mental-health-inpatient-care-applications-close-on-19th-august/