NWCEX The Care Exchange, Saturday 28 November 2026. Day programme, speakers to be announced. Leadership forum.

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Saturday 28 November 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Manchester Airport

Venue confirmation pending

Inaugural ExchangeAugust 2026 at the Deansgate Hotel, ManchesterLearn more about the event

August 2026

Highlights from the inaugural Exchange

The Exchange Dinner, and the food, drinks and hospitality that set the tone.

  • Two women smiling together at the dinner table, with candlelit tables behind them.
  • Salmon rice bowls laid out on wooden boards, with a member of the service team adjusting the display.

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August 2026

Voices of the Exchange

From the inaugural August 2026 Exchange.

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About the Exchange

The People Who Shape Social Care

A national exchange for providers, commissioners & sector leaders.

Though North-West rooted, NWCEX is a Northern home for a national conversation, convening leaders from across the UK to share best practice, confront the sector's hardest challenges, and build the relationships that improve outcomes for service users.

✓Children’s & adult social care providers
✓Commissioners & local-authority partners
✓Industry experts & sector entrepreneurs
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Leadership Platform
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Executive Network
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National Conversation

Why It Matters

The Conversations that
Move the Sector Forward

Meaningful Networking

Meaningful networking opportunities, lasting professional relationships, and direct access to senior leaders and decision-makers creating opportunities for collaboration and business growth.

Financial Sustainability

Practical strategy for funding, margins and long-term operational resilience.

Workforce & Leadership

Develop leaders and tackle workforce pressures with peers who understand them.

Collaborating with Decision-Makers

Build effective, transparent relationships that improve outcomes for service users.

Leadership & Governance

Strengthen boards, governance and decision-making at the top of care organisations.

Innovation & Scaling

Grow and modernise care services without losing sight of quality and people.

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