📢**TICKETS NOW CLOSED**📢

Introducing our Autumn Conference!

"Prevention: Shaping Tomorrow's Care, Today"

📅 Tuesday 10 November 2026, 9:00 - 16:00

📍 Hilton at the Utilita Bowl, Southampton


The autumn conference will explore how placing prevention at the heart of adult social care can improve outcomes for the people we support, strengthen services, and help create a more sustainable future for our sector.

As the landscape of health and social care continues to evolve, prevention has never been more important. Through thought-provoking speakers, practical insights and opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the sector, we'll be exploring how we can shift from reaction to prevention.

We're pleased to confirm that our keynote speaker will be Vic Rayner OBE, CEO of the National Care Forum. 

We'll also be welcoming:

Louise Sims

Social Care Lead at National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Neil Cox

Deputy Director of Operations South at Care Quality Commission

Jess Hutchinson

Director of Hampshire Adults’ Health and Care

The afternoon session will also feature three interactive workshops, delivered by: 

  • Hampshire Safeguarding Adults Board (HSAB)
  • Skills for Care
  • Care Quality Commission (CQC). 

Delegates will have the opportunity to choose one workshop to attend, offering a chance to explore key topics, share experiences and take away practical insights to support their work in the care sector.

Whether you're a registered manager, provider, commissioner or sector partner, this promises to be an inspiring and informative day that you won't want to miss.

Tickets include all refreshments and a buffet lunch.

We look forward to welcoming you in November.

The HCA Team