Over 140 people working in the care sector across Lincolnshire gathered for the Lincolnshire Care Association’s Annual Conference yesterday (18th July), to discuss the future of care under the new government.
At the conference, which was held at Bishop Grosseteste University, delegates got to hear from guest speakers, take part in interactive workshops and explore exhibitor stands.
The day was introduced by LinCA’s Chair, Melanie Weatherley MBE, and the guest speakers were Matthew Vaughan, Deputy Principal at Lincoln College, Martin Samuels, Executive Director of Adult Care & Community Wellbeing at Lincolnshire County Council and James Baty, Policy and Research Executive Manager at the Greater Lincolnshire LEP.
The speakers discussed the future development of the workforce, changes to the care sector both locally and nationally and the impact that the sector has on the economy.
The overarching theme of the conference was ‘New Government. New Care?’, with discussions around communicating the needs of the sector to the new government and what changes in policy may be introduced.
Delegates also got to participate in a number of workshops on topics including falls training, cyber security, recruitment and leadership.
Melanie Weatherley MBE, Chair of LinCA, said: “It was wonderful to see everyone at the LinCA conference, and to hear the great ideas of how we can respond to the opportunities that the new government offers to social care.
“Many thanks to our fantastic speakers who gave us a glimpse of what we could do if we work together. There’s lots to do, but many people willing to help.”
