LaingBuisson Social Care Summit 2026

Director Jamie Barker is attending the LaingBuisson Social Care Summit.

The Social Care Summit is the UK’s leading strategic conference for senior leaders across adult and children’s social care, as well as later living. We bring together providers, commissioners, investors, policymakers, and sector partners at a critical point for the sector. In 2025, demand for care services remained high across older people’s care, learning disability support, and children’s services, while workforce shortages, funding pressures, and increasing regulatory scrutiny continued to test the sustainability of care delivery.

With an established reputation for key insight gathering and practical relevance, the Social Care Summit has become a trusted stage for high-level discussion and peer learning. The event provides a data-led examination of market conditions, policy developments, and operational challenges, supported by expert analysis and real-world case studies. Delegates gain a clear view of how national policy, local commissioning decisions, and demographic trends are shaping both immediate pressures and long-term opportunities.

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