Care at Home & Housing Support Conference 2025

CARE AT HOME & HOUSING SUPPORT CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2025

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‘Compassion in crisis’ – Thank You for Joining Us!

Scottish Care’s Annual Care at Home & Housing Support Conference & Exhibition

Friday, 16 May 2025 | Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow

Scotland’s Leading Homecare Conference – A Huge Thank You!

We are delighted to share that over 200 delegates, staff, speakers, and exhibitors came together for this year’s Care at Home & Housing Support Conference, making it another impactful and inspiring event.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a powerful day of learning, connection, and reflection under the theme ‘Compassion in Crisis.’

From thought-provoking keynotes to solution-focused workshops and a vibrant exhibition space, the day was filled with insights, innovation, and vital conversations shaping the future of care at home and housing support across Scotland.

Conference Highlights

Opening Keynote: Dr Donald Macaskill, CEO of Scottish Care, set the tone with his address, “Crisis and New Beginning” emphasising the need for transformative change in the sector.

Fireside Chat: A dynamic discussion on policy, compassion, and the future of homecare featured:

  • Maree Todd MSP, Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing & Sport
  • Dame Jackie Baillie MSP, Scottish Labour
  • Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP, Scottish Liberal Democrats

Insight Sessions: Delegates participated in focused sessions covering:

  • Dementia-inclusive resources and managing stress and distress
  • The ‘Home to Assess’ model by the British Red Cross
  • Leveraging technology and AI in care
  • Enhancing medication support through NHS and care provider collaboration
  • Elevating the homecare workforce through qualification

Financial Guidance: Catriona Smith from the Society of Later Life Advisors provided insights on helping families make informed care funding decisions.

Networking Opportunity: The day concluded with “Sip & Swally,” a relaxed networking hour fostering connections among attendees.

Report Launch

During the conference, Scottish Care unveiled the updated Myth-Busting Report, aiming to dispel common misconceptions about the independent care sector and highlight the realities faced by providers and staff delivering vital services across Scotland. Read the report here.

We are grateful to all who made this event such a success – attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and our dedicated team.

Stay tuned for details on next year’s event.

Let’s keep the momentum going as we work together to strengthen and sustain homecare and housing support services across Scotland.

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