Roundtable discussion: A collaborative and child-centred approach to children’s social care

In April 2025, Christie & Co, Compass Carter Osborne, and GK Strategy hosted a female-led roundtable discussion on the challenges in the children’s social care sector across England and Wales. 

For a roundtable event held in April 2025, hosts Hannah Haines (Head of Healthcare Consultancy, Christie & Co), Michâela Deasy (Head of External Communications) Compass Carter Osborne) and Lizzie Wills (Senior Partner & Head of Private Equity, GK Strategy) were joined by some of the biggest female names in the UK children’s social care sector.

The roundtable brought together operators, lawyers, investors, and sector experts, all of whom share a passion for quality healthcare and for driving an increased awareness of the challenges faced by operators across the country.

Below are some of the key highlights from the discussion.

• The Introduction of profit-capping in children’s social care and what that means for the sector
• Investment in the sector and ongoing communication issues impacting progression
• Leadership and an effective management structure in healthcare businesses

Key Highlights        Attendees

To find out more about the changing landscape of the children’s social care sector, or to join the team’s next roundtable event, contact
Hannah Haines: [email protected]
Michâela Deasy: [email protected]
Lizzie Wills: [email protected]