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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 5d

Our CEO Vic Rayner will take to the keynote theatre stage at Care Show on 8th Oct at 10.30am to deliver a crucial session covering recent government policies, including Fair Pay Agreement & Employment Rights Bill & how they will affect the care & support sector #CareShow2025

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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 8d

Digital transformation is top of the agenda at these panel sessions we're running at next week's Care Show. Don't miss these important sessions on 8th Oct discussing the Adult Social Care Testbed for the #LiverpoolCityRegion & on 9th Oct we'll explore the emerging role of the Care Technologist

National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 9d

We’re proud to announce that we're Disability Confident Committed — a key step in creating a more inclusive workplace for disabled people and those with long-term health challenges!

Learn more: https://www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/care-sector-news/ncf-is-proud-to-be-disability-confident-committed/

'Disability Confident' badge with pink boarder and four icon symbols.

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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 9d

Our CEO Vic Rayner will take to the keynote theatre stage at Care Show on 8th Oct at 10.30am to deliver a crucial session covering recent government policies, including Fair Pay Agreement & Employment Rights Bill & how they will affect the care & support sector #CareShow2025

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Care Provider Alliance @cpa-socialcare.bsky.social · 10d

The 2025 UN International Day of Older Persons, observed under the theme “Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being and Our Rights”, highlights the transformative role older persons play in building resilient and equitable societies.

International Day of Older Persons | United Nations

The International Day of Older Persons is an opportunity to highlight the important contributions that older people make to society and raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges of ageing in today’s world.

www.un.org

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Care Provider Alliance @cpa-socialcare.bsky.social · 10d

Our member @ncfcareforum.bsky.social shares its thoughts on the Government’s plans to introduce a Fair Pay Agreement for social care workers.
#FairPay #SocialCare

National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 11d

@vicrayner.bsky.social has responded to the government's announcement of £500m for a Fair Pay Agreement for the adult social care workforce, read her full response here
www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/ncf-press-re...

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Care Provider Alliance @cpa-socialcare.bsky.social · 10d

Fair pay agreement consultation
@DHSCgovuk is seeking feedback from individuals & organisations on how to establish the best way to collectively agree a #fairpay agreement.
Consultation closes 11:59pm on 16 Jan 2026
www.gov.uk/governmen...
#socialcare #caremanagers #consultation

Fair pay agreement process in adult social care

Consultation about the fair pay agreement process in adult social care.

www.gov.uk

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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 10d

We are pleased to announce that Liz Ashall-Payne founder of #ORCHA is speaking at the #LeadershipSummit25!

Liz will be discussing the potential of AI in social care💙

🔗https://www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/events/ncf-leadership-summit-2025-the-future-of-care-is-digital/

#Thefutureofcareisdigital

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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 10d

Listen to the latest episode of #AlteaTalks from Altea Insurance where Vic Rayner explains the sector's ambitions & why fair pay for care workers & long term reform are so vital https://www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/blog/listen-to-vic-rayner-on-the-alteatalks-podcast-from-altea-insurance/

National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 11d

Digital doesn’t have to be complicated.
Catch live demos from our drinks sponsor, Flourish, at the Summit:
🖱️ Click Learning
🕒 Click Shifts
🎁 Flourish Rewards

#TheFutureofCareisDigital

National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 11d

We are pleased to announce that #AdaptiveCare will be an exhibitor at the #LeadershipSummit25!

Join us on 14th October in Bishopsgate, London for an immersive journey into the future of social care💙

Register today at: https://lnkd.in/eX5DdHN6

#AdaptiveCare #TheFutureofCareisDigital

National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 11d

We are delighted to announce #PrepareforCare as an exhibitor at the #LeadershipSummit25💙

Join us on 14th October in Bishopsgate, London for an immersive journey into the future of social care💙

Register today at: https://lnkd.in/eX5DdHN6

#SocialCare #PrepareforCare #TheFutureofCareisDigital

National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 11d

We are delighted to announce #KneuHealth as an exhibitor at the #LeadershipSummit25💙

Join us on 14th October in Bishopsgate, London for an immersive journey into the future of social care💙

Register today at: https://lnkd.in/eX5DdHN6

#SocialCare #Kneu #TheFutureofCareisDigital

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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 11d

@vicrayner.bsky.social has responded to the government's announcement of £500m for a Fair Pay Agreement for the adult social care workforce, read her full response here
www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/ncf-press-re...

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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 12d

We are delighted to announce #PersonCentredSoftware as an exhibitor at the #LeadershipSummit25💙

Join us on 14th October in Bishopsgate, London for an immersive journey into the future of social care💙

Register today at: https://lnkd.in/eX5DdHN6

#SocialCare #PCS #TheFutureofCareisDigital

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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 16d

It's great to see this #CareManagementMatters feature go live which documents our Netherlands study tour with several of our #notforprofit members in partnership with #AdaptiveCare & #CLB @vicrayner.bsky.social www.caremanagementmatters.co.uk/feature/ncf-...

NCF and Adaptive Care study tour: Exploring an international approach to care

In May, Professor Vic Rayner OBE, led a small group of not-for-profit members for an adult social care technology study tour in the Netherlands.

www.caremanagementmatters.co.uk

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My Home Life England @myhomelifeuk.bsky.social · 19d

Join our webinar with @ncfcareforum.bsky.social 20th Oct to hear how our 'Thriving in Residential Care' research can improve service quality & influence CQC ratings.

+ Sarah @surreycc.gov.uk will share how its shaping their future care home provision.

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www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/events/how-c...

How can older people thrive in care homes? - National Care Forum

Join My Home Life England and Surrey County Council to find out!

www.nationalcareforum.org.uk

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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 19d

@vicrayner.bsky.social is speaking at the International Long-Term Care Conference in Torun, Poland on Wednesday 24th September & will deliver a joint session with @drdmacaskill.bsky.social @scottishcare.bsky.social to provide international delegates with insights on long term care from the UK

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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 19d

As technology increasingly becomes part of every day life, equipping care workers with digital skills is crucial to improving outcomes for people drawing on care & support. Read our @skillsforcare.bsky.social blog to discover the training programmes we see as essential in unlocking this potential

Skills for care @skillsforcare.bsky.social · 19d

Blog: Why digital skills matter: Meet the Care Technologist and Digital Leader

Lynne Horton, Digital Skills Development Lead, National Care Forum tells us more about the new Care Technologist and Digital Leader roles.

@ncfcareforum.bsky.social

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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 19d

📢We’re delighted that our CEO @vicrayner.bsky.social is in featured in the #CareTalk Social Care Top 30! 📢 Vote for Vic here www.socialcaretop30.co.uk/poll/the-soc... Voting is open until 6 Oct, good luck to all finalists! #CareTalk #SocialCareTop30 #Leadership #SocialCare #Global #Collaboration

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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · Sep 11

We are supporting Professional Care Workers’ Week 2025 at panel sessions & events because we believe Care Workers are skilled professionals & should be seen & paid as such. Join in and show your support at thecareworkerscharity.org.uk #PCWW2025 #CareWorkers #SocialCare #CelebrateCare

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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · Sep 9

Good to see our response to the cross-party talks picked up in @the-independent.com's coverage. We will continue to engage with #CaseyCommission together with our #notforprofit members www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · Sep 8

We welcome the news that Baroness Casey has held cross-party talks on the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care & look forward to further opportunities to engage with the #CaseyCommission & ensure the voices of our #notforprofit members are heard www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/ncf-press-re...

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Care Provider Alliance @cpa-socialcare.bsky.social · Sep 1

As the coalition of national voices of adult #socialcare providers, we welcome @sharedlivesplus.bsky.social CEO, @ewandking.bsky.social, as our Chair, 2025/26.
Thank you @vicrayner.bsky.social CEO of @ncfcareforum.bsky.social for your leadership over the past 12 months.
www.careprovideralli...

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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · Aug 29

Our CEO @vicrayner.bsky.social r shares why you should attend the #CEOsSummit2025💙 Join us on 14th October in Bishopsgate, London for an unforgettable immersive experience

Click the link to register today! ow.ly/Fee350WO4yl

#Thefutureofcareisdigtal #CareandSupportforthefuture