Scottish Care’s event on Friday will focus on “redefining residential care and support”.
A conference will take place later this week looking at Scotland’s care home sector, uniting professionals, policymakers, and sector leaders.
Scottish Care’s 2025 National Care Home Conference & Exhibition, taking place on Friday 14 November at the Hilton Hotel, Glasgow will focus on the theme of ‘Raising the Roof – Redefining Residential Care and Support’.
The conference is chaired by Dr Ron Culley, CEO of Quarriers and will open with a keynote from Professor Jon Glasby, the director of IMPACT, the UK centre for implementing evidence in adult social care, who will challenge delegates to reimagine and reframe social care.
A highlight of the morning is the fireside chat with senior political representatives from across the Scottish Parliament, offering a rare opportunity for open dialogue on the direction of social care policy.
Delegates will also explore the sector’s most urgent and innovative topics through breakout sessions, from harnessing digital technology and supporting neurodivergence in the workforce, to new models for hospital discharge and unscheduled care.
Furthermore an insight session on brain health, delivered in partnership with Alzheimer Scotland, will spotlight the importance of holistic, person-centred support.
In the afternoon, a panel of legal and sector experts will unpack the implications of the Employee Rights Bill for care homes and their staff, ensuring attendees are equipped for the changes ahead.
The day concludes with reflections on the “Year of Active Membership” and a forward-looking address from Dr Donald Macaskill, CEO of Scottish Care.
Dr Macaskill said: “At a time of unprecedented challenge, the Scottish Care Home Conference is more vital than ever. It’s a chance for us to come together, share insights, and advocate for a stronger, more sustainable care system.
“Our theme, Raising the Roof – Redefining Residential Care and Support, reflects our collective commitment to creating meaningful change for those working in and receiving social care.”
