Free webinar: 3 months to go - is your care home ready for the Digital Switchover?
DATE: Tuesday 20th October 2026
TIME: 2:00pm – 2:30pm
COST: Free to attend
January 2027 is only three months away.
For many care providers, that feels like plenty of time. In our experience, it isn't.
The digital switchover is the biggest change to UK telecommunications in a generation, and in a care environment, the stakes are higher than in almost any other sector. Emergency alarm systems, telecare devices, nurse call systems, CCTV, door entry, lift emergency phones - many of these run on analogue lines that will be permanently switched off on the switchover date.
Not reduced. Not migrated automatically. Switched off.
If your care home hasn't yet carried out a full assessment of which systems and services will be affected then this webinar is for you.
This is our last Digital Switchover webinar for the care sector. After October, our focus shifts entirely to helping providers implement and complete their migrations before the January deadline. If you have unanswered questions, gaps in your plan, or haven't started preparing yet, this is your final opportunity to get the clarity you need.
What we'll cover in 30 minutes:
Where things stand: the latest on the January 2027 deadline and what it means in practice
What is actually at risk in your care home: the systems and services most commonly overlooked
The consequences of not being ready: operationally, financially, and for resident safety
What good preparation looks like: practical steps you can take immediately after this session
Your questions answered: live, by our care sector connectivity specialists
Who should attend:
This session is designed for Registered Managers, Home Managers, Operations Directors, Bursars, and IT leads across residential care, nursing homes, domiciliary care, and supported living. If you are responsible for the operational continuity of a care setting, this is directly relevant to you.
Why this matters more than you might think
Most care providers we speak to have heard of the digital switchover. Far fewer have a complete picture of which of their systems are affected, or a confirmed plan to address them.
Three months is a narrow window. Installation lead times, engineer availability, and equipment procurement all take time that many providers are underestimating. The providers who attend this session and act immediately will complete their migration with time to spare. Those who don't risk facing disruption to critical systems at the worst possible moment.