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The International Foundation for Integrated Care aims to unite people in advancing the science, knowledge & adoption of integrated care policy & practice.

09/02/2026

📢IFIC Forum Discussion | Information and Technology
𝑁𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝐼𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝐶𝑎𝑟𝑒

Following our first forum discussion in December 2025 on governing integrated care, we are pleased to invite you to the second forum in the Nine Pillars of Integrated Care series, focusing on Information and Technology.

Information and technology are central to enabling integrated, people centred care. When used well, they support coordination across services, strengthen teamwork, and improve experiences for people and communities. When they do not, they risk reinforcing fragmentation, widening inequalities and adding burden to the workforce.

📅Tuesday, 24 February
⏰ 8:00 - 9:30pm BRUSSELS
📍 Online

This interactive forum discussion will bring together international perspectives to reflect on progress to date, explore ongoing challenges and tensions, and discuss what practical shifts are needed to support integrated care across different contexts.

The discussion will explore:
• How information and technology can enable coordination, continuity and shared decision making
• What matters most for interoperability, data sharing and meaningful use in practice
• How to balance innovation with governance, trust, safety and equity

👉 Register here: https://ow.ly/qUGI50YbNZj

05/02/2026

We are proud to partner with the European Social Services Conference 2026, a key event bringing together leaders, practitioners and innovators committed to strengthening social services across Europe.

This year, , held in Valletta, Malta, will explore the theme “Bridging Boundaries – International Insights on Social Services.”

The conversations happening at contribute directly to building more resilient, inclusive and effective social services — a mission we strongly support. With inspiring plenaries, international speakers and opportunities to share best practices, this event plays a key role in advancing social service innovation across Europe.

We look forward to meeting many of you in Malta to exchange experiences, strengthen networks and continue working together toward better outcomes for people and communities.

� Don’t miss your chance to join us: https://ow.ly/jmUu50Y9pxV

05/02/2026

⚠️ Speaker Announcement ⚠️

We are delighted to announce that Dr Iñaki Gutierrez-Ibarluzea, Director for Health Research, Innovation and Evaluation, Ministry for Health, Basque Government, will be speaking at the 26th International Conference on Integrated Care (ICIC26).

Join us in Birmingham, from 13 - 15 April 2026, where global leaders, researchers, practitioners and people with lived experience will come together to share learning and shape the future of integrated care.

Early bird registration has been extended until Friday, 6 February.

📝 Register now and view the programme: https://ow.ly/ryw550WUFrz

04/02/2026

🎗️ World Cancer Day

On World Cancer Day, we are reminded that cancer prevention and care must be inclusive, coordinated, and rooted in equity. Too often, people facing social, economic, or mental health challenges experience higher cancer risks and greater barriers to prevention, early diagnosis, and ongoing support.

Fragmented systems, stigma, and lack of coordination create gaps that are invisible to services but deeply felt by people and communities. These gaps are not inevitable, and they are not acceptable.

At the International Foundation for Integrated Care, we believe that integrated, people-centred approaches are essential to addressing these challenges. By connecting health, social care, and community support, and by designing services with people rather than around institutions, systems can move from exclusion to inclusion.

This World Cancer Day, we stand with all those working to ensure that prevention, care, and support are rights, not privileges. Equity is fundamental to better outcomes, better experiences, and healthier societies.

04/02/2026

⚠️ Are you addressing inequalities to improve outcomes for all? ⚠️

One of the conference themes for the 26th International Conference on Integrated Care ( ) in Birmingham, 13 to 15 April 2026 is 'Reduced Inequalities through Social and Economic Development'.

Major inequalities persist within and between countries due to socio economic uncertainty, shifting demographics, climate change, and discrimination related to disability, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality. People facing serious health issues or complex social situations often encounter multiple, intersecting barriers that limit access to care and support, precisely when they are most needed.

This theme will explore how integrated care can make a meaningful impact by:

• Implementing inclusive practices that recognise and address diverse needs
• Collaborating with wider agencies to tackle social determinants of health
• Advocating for structural change in policy, legislation, and funding to reduce bias
• Investing in a diverse workforce that reflects the populations served
• Harnessing social investment and economic development to strengthen communities

By understanding affected populations and tailoring support to reflect inequalities, integrated care can improve wellbeing, life expectancy, and the experience of accessing services, while ensuring resources and investments are more effective.

Early bird registration has been extended until Friday, 6 February.

🔗 View the programme and register: https://ow.ly/ryw550WUFrz

30/01/2026

📣 ICIC26 programme is now live!

Join us in Birmingham from 13 - 15 April 2026 for the 26th International Conference on Integrated Care ( ).

More than 1,500 international researchers, decision-makers, practitioners, people with lived experience, clinicians and managers will come together to share learning and explore how integrated health and social care can strengthen communities and improve outcomes.

Early bird registration has been extended until Friday, 6 February.

🔗 View the programme and register: https://ow.ly/ryw550WUFrz

28/01/2026

The Community Hospitals Association National Conference 2026 takes place on 7 and 8 May in Swindon, United Kingdom.

Focused on Community Hospitals: Integrating Care, Building Capacity, the conference will bring together colleagues from across the UK to share learning from community hospitals and wider community services.

The two-day programme includes plenary sessions, workshops, networking and a celebration of the 2025 CHA Innovation and Best Practice Award winners.

Find out more and book your place via the Community Hospitals Association.

🔗https://ow.ly/XSqZ50Y4URm

23/01/2026

⚠️ Interested in People as Partners in Health and Care? ⚠️

Learn how to design and coordinate care around people’s needs, preferences, and lived experience through the Online Certificate in Integrated Care – Spring 2026.

📅 16 February – 1 April 2026

👉 Register now: https://ow.ly/KWS750Y175z

22/01/2026

⚠️ Interested in Population Health and Local Context? ⚠️

The Online Certificate in Integrated Care – Spring 2026 explores the determinants of health, health inequalities, and the importance of local context in designing integrated care.

📅 16 February – 1 April 2026

👉 Register now: https://ow.ly/c1rv50SrRuA

19/01/2026

📣 Have you registered for ❓

Early bird extended due to demand - 10% off ends Friday, 30 January.

Join 1,500+ global leaders in integrated care in Birmingham, 13 to 15 April 2026.

🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/ryw550WUFrz

13/01/2026

⚠️Interested in Shared Values and Vision?⚠️

Enroll now for the Online Certificate in Integrated Care - Spring 2026 (16 February - 1 April).

Learn more about co-creating shared values and societal goals with all partners!

Register: https://ow.ly/c1rv50SrRuA

05/01/2026

As we begin 2026, we look back on 2025 with gratitude and reflection on what shared learning across countries made possible.

Across IFIC’s country hubs, international networks, education programmes, research collaborations and conferences, one theme stood out consistently. Progress happens when people are connected, learning is shared openly, and system change is explored honestly across boundaries.

In 2025, the IFIC community came together in powerful ways. Locally grounded hubs in Ireland, Scotland, Canada, Australia and Latin America deepened connections and learning. European and global collaborations advanced policy, practice and evidence. Education programmes reached learners in more than a dozen countries. And the Foundation’s international conference brought together diverse voices from around the world.

Thank you to everyone across our global community who contributed time, insight and energy throughout 2025. We look forward to continuing the journey together in 2026.

Read the full reflection here:
https://ow.ly/1uPf50XS28O

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