Event details: The Milner (formerly Principal York), Station Road, York, YO24 1AA from 11am on Wednesday 9th April to 1.30pm on Thursday 10th April.
This year’s conference theme is “A meeting of the movement that cares”, reflecting the collective passion and dedication of our network.
Network Futures 2025 will recognise the impact of all our work to support carers. With carer organisations facing an increasingly challenging environment, it’s a vital chance for us all to come together.
Join inspiring colleagues and guest speakers to exchange practical ideas, share experiences and debate the future need and shape of services for the carers you support.
Our conference is split across two days. Day one will tackle our movement’s purpose, examining our impact, sharing learning and looking at how we collectively tackle, respond to and advocate for the changes needed to support carer organisations.
The second day looks at the service models, organisational developments and practical learning to respond to the needs of carers.
Click on the links below for more details:
- Conference Brochure
- Delegates List
- Workshop rooms information
- Conference Evaluation form
- List of Conference Speakers and Workshop Hosts
- List of Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors
Network Conference Agenda
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Day 1 - Our movement’s purpose |
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| 11:30 | Registration, welcoming lunch and Marketplace |
| 1:00 |
Welcome to Day 1
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| 1:10 |
Opening plenary: Who cares? We care! Interactive dialogue on the challenges facing us as a Network, and how we navigate these together for the benefit of the carers we support.
Chaired by Kirsty McHugh, Chief Executive Officer, Carers Trust |
| 13:50 |
Tackling health inequalites in challenging times: learning from local action
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| 14:40 |
Network innovation and practice learning from around the UK - Part 1: Workshops
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| 14:40 |
Network Partner Trustee Roundtable with Dan Corry, Chair of Carers Trust A session exclusively for Network Partner Trustees, exploring the role of Boards in navigating change and achieving impact in the current climate. |
| 15:40 | Refreshment break and Marketplace |
| 16:10 |
Network innovation and practice learning from around the UK - Part 2: World Café Network Session Interactive session showcasing learnings and facilitating network-wide knowledge exchange through posters created by Network colleagues. |
| 17:30 | End of Day 1 and room check-ins |
| 19:30 | Conference dinner & Excellence for Carers Celebration |
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Day 2 - Our movement’s future development and sustainability |
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| 09:15 |
Welcome to Day 2
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| 9:30 |
Network Sustainability and the external environment: the future of carer support (Slot 1)
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| 10:30 | Refreshment break and Marketplace |
| 11:15 |
Network Sustainability and the external environment: the future of carer support (Slot 2)
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| 12:30 |
Closing plenary: The implication of digital trends for local carer organisations This cross-sector plenary panel will explore the evolving role of digital within the wider charity sector, and the health and care sector, with Unity Carer Centre’s journey as a case study in action. Discussion will focus on what is needed to make the transition to a digitally mature network that provides high-quality support for all carers, including carers who are most likely to be underrepresented in receiving face-to-face services, and carers most likely to be impacted by digital exclusion. With:
Chaired by Rohati Chapman, Executive Director of Programmes, Policy and Impact, Carers Trust |