Social Care Nursing Conference 2026: The Nursing of Belonging

24th August, 2026

Conference Date

9:30am Start

Scheduled to finish at 3:30pm

Glasgow

Radisson Blu 301 Argyle Street Glasgow, G2 8DL

Free

If you book then can't attend, please contact us a week prior to the event or incur a £25 cost.

Social Care Nursing Conference 2026: The Nursing of Belonging

Scottish Care is delighted to host our Social Care Nursing Conference 2026, bringing together nurses, providers and partners from across the sector.

This year’s theme, “The Nursing of Belonging”, explores the role of social care nursing in supporting dignity, connection and identity. Through keynotes, discussion and breakout sessions, the day will cover areas including digital innovation, palliative care, dementia, workforce development and the future of nursing in social care.

Highlights include:

  • AI and the role of the social care nurse
  • Palliative care and belonging at the end of life
  • Dementia and relationships in care
  • Fireside chat with Scotland’s Chief Nurse
  • Interactive breakout sessions and networking

 

This is a free event, with limited spaces.

If you register and then are unable to attend, we kindly ask that you notify us at least one week in advance. Failure to do so may result in a £25 charge to cover costs.
Tickets are now sold out, if you wish to join the waiting list, please contact [email protected]. 

Key Speakers

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Professor Donald Macaskill

CEO, Scottish Care
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Nicola Cooper

Head of Digital Futures, Scottish Care
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Elisa Cardamone

Research Specialist in Digital Innovation, Scottish Care
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Professor Erna Haraldsdóttir

School of Health Sciences, Queen Margaret University
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Dr Jenni Burton

Clinical Lectures, Academic Geriatric Medicine
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Aisha Holloway

Chief Nursing Officer, Scottish Government
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Karen Shaw

Occupational Therapist, Cygnet Health
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Molly Sinclair

Activity Co-ordinator, Cygnet Health
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Donna Craig

NES Senior Educator, Practice Education and Pre-registration
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Loucia Kyprianou

Regulation Adviser, NMC

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