📣 Join us at the Care & Support West Conference – 17 June 2026 (Bristol)
Care & Support West Conference 2026: The Power of Adult Social Care
The Care & Support West Conference returns on Wednesday 17 June 2026 at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol, bringing together leaders, providers, partners and professionals from across the adult social care sector for a morning of insight, learning and connection.
Exploring the power of adult social care
This year’s theme — The Power of Adult Social Care: Creating Value for Individuals, Places and the Community — highlights the vital contribution of care and support services to people’s lives and to local communities and economies.
Delivered jointly by Care & Support West and its corporate partners, the event will explore how providers can strengthen quality, sustainability and impact in a changing landscape.
Keynotes, legal insight and sector updates
The conference programme features influential national and regional voices, including:
Vic Raynor (CEO, National Care Forum) — Opening keynote on the Casey Review and sector priorities
Caroline Bell (CQC Operations Manager, BNSSG) and Stefan Kallee (CQC South West Deputy Director of Adult Social Care) — Closing keynote
Mei-Ling Huang and Chris Amys (RWK Goodman) — Legal update for providers
Practical workshops for providers
Delegates can also attend targeted workshops designed to support service improvement and innovation, including:
Food and fitness: the other half of your business
Why your website matters for your home care business
Local Skills Improvement Plan collaboration
Artificial intelligence in social care
Networking and exhibition
The morning includes dedicated exhibition and networking sessions, refreshments, and lunch — offering valuable opportunities to connect with peers, partners and suppliers from across the region.
Event details
Date: Wednesday 17 June 2026
Time: 9:00am – 2:30pm
Venue: Ashton Gate Stadium, Ashton Road, Bristol BS3 2EJ
Places are limited and expected to fill quickly.
👉 Register your place here
We look forward to welcoming colleagues from across the sector for an engaging and informative event.
