National Care Forum

01/05/2026

“It is thanks to the overwhelming support of all those who donated to the Winter Appeal that Friends of the Elderly has been able to help so many older people through the cold, and sometimes unforgiving, winter months” Friends of the Elderly provides vital assistance through its annual winter appeal💙

Read more at: https://ow.ly/zgY450YSjlQ

01/05/2026

From learning a pop dance to a Eurovision dance party, there's lots going on at Community Integrated Care's What To Do this May🕺🪩

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🔗https://ow.ly/wPwH50YSk17

01/05/2026

“I’m delighted that our Oakwood Court care home development is now complete, delivering much‑needed, high‑quality new homes for older people in Haywards Heath."

Vic Rayner cuts ribbon at grand opening to celebrate Sussex Housing & Care Oakwood Court as facilities officially unveiled💙

Read more at https://ow.ly/h3tf50YRQaQ

30/04/2026

“We are so pleased that Cooksons Court has officially been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC" Somerset Care Yeovil nursing home is officially Outstanding💙

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30/04/2026

“Paying the real Living Wage reflects our commitment to making sure those who care for and support the thousands of older people who choose our services are valued and feel more secure." Care provider MHA accredited as Living Wage employer💙

Read more at: https://ow.ly/O7cF50YRP2O

30/04/2026

"Our customers love sharing their home with the children and we find many take every opportunity they can to spend time with their young friends, impart their wisdom, and support their development. It’s wonderful to see" Belong's Intergenerational Community Gears up for Chester Duck Race in Celebration of Global Intergenerational Week💙🦆

Read more at: https://ow.ly/rFHc50YRbp7

29/04/2026

We are delighted to announce that Caring Connections is a new NCF member💙🎉

Caring Connections is an award-winning, not-for-profit social care organisation providing high-quality care and support services across the North West.

Learn more here https://ow.ly/8pcj50YQYKB

28/04/2026

This May, Care Roadshows North West and Midlands 2026 will bring together care leaders, operational teams and policy voices in Liverpool on 12 May and Birmingham on 14 May to focus on practical, real-world solutions that support services all the way from leadership roles, down to front-line staff.

Learn more at: https://ow.ly/a0Vj50YQYbi

Leaders in adult social care will unite to share practical solutions on recruitment, retention and reform.

28/04/2026

Join 500 leaders across adult social care at Care Innovation Summit , returning in 2026 for a focused day of insight, innovation and collaboration.

Taking place at the Business Design Centre, the Summit explores how innovation can strengthen organisations, improve outcomes and drive sustainable growth. You’ll gain practical strategies on digital transformation, new business models, funding and finance, dementia innovation, care environments, policy, regulation and leadership.

If you’re shaping strategy and planning for what’s next, this is where innovation in care becomes action.

Prices increase on 1st May, book today to save £114.

🔗Learn more and book now https://ow.ly/9ZxH50YQXQn

Broadway Events

28/04/2026

As Global Intergenerational Week continues here's another wonderful story from one of our members, Royal Star & Garter who regularly arrange for residents at its three homes to connect and interact with younger members of their communities
https://www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/members-news/intergenerational-week-from-nans-with-cans-street-artists-to-nursery-rhymes-how-royal-star-garter-helps-keep-their-residents-young/

27/04/2026

Join us for our next webinar in partnership with Care Management Matters where we'll be joined by Chris Badger, the Care Quality Commission's Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care and Deputy Director of ASC Policy together with some of our members for a discussion around the future of adult social care regulation and the CQC's regulatory framework. It's free to register for this webinar discussion which will take place on 28th April, 1pm to 2.30pm https://www.caremanagementmatters.co.uk/webinar-sign-up-the-future-of-adult-social-care-regulation/