Seminar Title: Devolution

Speaker: Alan Sinclair, Executive Director of Adults’ Services & Health (DASS)

Company:  WSCC

Description: 

Alan will provide an ‘update on the process of devolution and local government reorganisation across Sussex, setting out key milestones and the potential impact this will have for the adult social care sector’.

Biography

Alan has worked in local government social care for over 35 years. Latterly as Director for Adult Social Services (DASS) in a unitary council and more recently as DASS at West Sussex County Council.  He is also co-chair of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) South East Network. 

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Seminar Title: The Hidden Potential: How Displaced Care Workers Can Strengthen Your Workforce

Speaker: Elizabeth Beh

Company:  Tresacare

Target Audience: Care Providers 

Description: 

Supporting displaced care workers doesn’t just change lives – it can also strengthen your organisation. Liz Beh, Founder of Tresacare, shares the story of a partnership with SESCA that has already helped more than 160 international care workers into new roles. Behind every number is a person – like Mo, who went from the brink of homelessness to securing sponsorship and stability.

Displaced workers are not a burden; they are highly motivated, experienced professionals ready to contribute. This session challenges common misconceptions, unpacks the realities of sponsorship, and highlights how tapping into this overlooked talent pool can meet workforce needs while offering displaced workers a fair chance to thrive.

Biography

Having been both a care giver and care recipient, I know firsthand the impact that kindness, compassion, empathy and excellence can make. Liz founded Tresacare in 2022 when she encountered the UK care crisis for the first time and saw its real-life implications for the care sector as a whole. A former HR professional with a background in finance, Liz is a passionate advocate for raising retention rates in the care sector via improving wellbeing management for care workers. 

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Seminar Title: Social Care Policy - Where are we now?

Speaker: Vic Raynor

Company:  Nationa Care Forum 

Description: 

This session will provide you with the latest update on the policy landscape and how it connects to the delivery of social care. It will include information on the government plans for reform covering the Fair Pay Agreement, the Employment Rights Bill, the Casey Commission, local government and health reorganisation and what the 10 Year Health Plan tells us about the future of social care. A whistle stop tour for anyone interested in the ever changing landscape within which care and support is delivered!

Biography

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Seminar Title: Co-Production & Collaboration: A National Impact

Speaker: Campaign 4 Change

Company:   Campaign 4 Change

Target Audience: Care Staff

Description:

Coproduction & Collaboration: A National Impact

Biography

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Seminar Title: Analogue to Digital

Speaker: Michelle Corrigan, Programme Director

Company:  Digital Care Hub

Target Audience: 

Description: 

Biography

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Seminar Title: Controlled Drugs Update 2025 - Demystifying the rules around controlled drugs in care homes and community settings

Speaker: John Greene

Company:  Medication Training Company

Description:

"Which of these medicines are CDs and need to be locked up and recorded in a CD register?

• Oramorph
• Gabapentin
• Pregabalin
• Midazolam
• Temazepam
• Diazepam

How do the rules around controlled drugs differ in care homes, community settings and day centres?

In this talk, John Greene - Consultant Pharmacist and Managing Director of the Medication Training Company will explain how to manage and administer CDs in the different various settings according to legal and best practice requirements to ensure you are compliant when CQC come to inspect you." 

Biography

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Seminar Title: What's Happening in Homecare

Speaker: Jane Townson

Company:  HCAUK

Target Audience: Homecare Registered Managers/ Owners

Description: The talk will summarise what’s happening in the homecare sector. It will discuss the current status of homecare in the UK; political engagement, influencing and media; opportunities and trends in homecare; and offer a manifesto for change.

Biography

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Seminar Title: Discover how AI is transforming social care

Speaker: Kevin Humphrys

Company:  Oakland Care Group

Description: 

Kevin Humphrys presents “Empowering Social Care with Artificial Intelligence,” exploring how tools can streamline care planning, risk assessment, and documentation. Learn how AI enhances efficiency, supports compliance, and empowers staff—without replacing human empathy. The session highlights real-world applications, ethical considerations, and sector-wide lessons. Join us for a live demo, practical insights, and a roadmap for responsible AI adoption in care settings. Don’t miss this opportunity to see how technology can truly support person-centred care.

Biography

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Seminar Title: What to focus on in 2025 to maintain and improve your CQC rating

Speaker: Mick Feather

Company:  Citation

Target Audience: Registered Managers

Description: 

The presentation focuses on research gained from looking at CQC reports over the last 12 months.  It provides topics that services should ensure they are fully compliant with to prevent regulation breaches and slipping into negative rating outcomes.

Biography

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Seminar Title: Workforce Development

Speaker: Mike Bailey

Company:  Skills for Care

Target Audience: Registered Managers, HR & Training 

Description: TBC

Biography

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Seminar Title: CQC Update

Speaker: Neil Cox, Deputy Director of Operations 

Company:  CQC

Description: 

Informing the audience of the steps we have taken on our four immediate priorities as well as the foundational improvements required to deliver effective regulation.

Biography

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