the challenge

1 | The care sector has numerous stakeholders, each with their own perspectives.

2 | There is no overarching vision of how we want care to be.

the challenge

3 | There’s a gulf between thinking and doing; we struggle to turn ideas into outcomes.

the challenge

4 | Service users and carers expect more autonomy and choice.

the challenge

5 | We’re in for a long period of austerity.

the challenge

6 | We’re now a digitally connected society.

the challenge

An association of 21st century practitioners which aims:

To take a holistic view of care that includes all involved in providing, commissioning, funding and researching care solutions, from policy makers to the front line.

To nurture innovative approaches to care and support which bring together stakeholders from across the public, academic, private and not-for-profit sectors.

To encourage all those involved with care to work more closely together, to avoid unnecessary duplication and to turn policy and research into impact and outcomes.

To provide an independent and authoritative voice which promotes investment in new models of care, supporting innovation and economic growth.

what is the network?

our modelresearchers

academics, quangos, research bodies

fundersgovernment,

funding bodies, philanthropy

commissionersservice users, local authorities, health service

housing associations

providerscarers, private sector, not-for-profit sector, social enterprise

network engagement

knowledge transfercommunication

innovationevents

circle of influencethe extent of any organization’s or individual’s reach within the sector power of the network

to extend influence through effective collaboration

circle of concernthe interconnected and overlapping issues affecting all working in the sector

how it works

how it works

achievingpositive outcomesfor service users, carers and families is at the very heart of network’s approach

The network’s first initiative.

A one day conference designed to help participants to deliver more user-focused, cost effective services by showcasing digital technologies that offer new ways of supporting service users and carers.

The event presents digital technology solutions across a wide range from personal networks through to ‘keeping in touch’ systems and meal sharing initiatives. The emphasis is on technologies that promote independence, diminish social isolation and address the issue of digital exclusion. It draws on our experience of the availability, impact and effectiveness of web and app based systems in the sector and also focuses on the use of social media to facilitate more joined-up working.

care in the digital age

opportunities for collaboration?