About this Event
Are you an employer, service provider, or employability practitioner in the health and social care sector looking to solve recruitment challenges, boost staff retention, and future-proof your team?
Join us on Thursday, 5th November, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for the Kingston Health and Social Care Workforce Development Seminar. This interactive morning is designed to connect you with free, high-value local, regional, and national resources, tools, and partnerships to help your organization and service users thrive.
We are thrilled to feature our keynote speaker James Freed, Head of the NHS Digital Academy who will talk and share on ‘Why do digital technologies disappoint?’ an organisation dedicated to empowering health and care teams to deliver greater value every day. A former Chief Digital and Information Officer for Health Education England, James brings a rich background spanning Cancer Research, Change Management, and Standards Development. Voted one of the top 100 global influencers in Health IT (#HIT100), James is a Fellow of the British Computer Society, a FedIP Accredited Leading Practitioner, a CHIME Chartered Health CIO, and the leader of the national FutureDotNow Essential Digital Skills Health & Social Care Sprints - a initiative Kingston Council is actively championing and contributing to regionally.
Beyond our keynote, you'll gain actionable insights from a stellar lineup of industry leaders, innovators, and academic experts:
- Beam will demonstrate "Magic Notes" and how AI productivity tools are revolutionizing Adult Social Care and Children’s Services.
- Skills for Care will share strategic workforce development opportunities tailored for social care providers.
- Kingston University will present cutting-edge research on digital skill adoption and AI integration across the healthcare sector.
- Kingston College will showcase local talent pipelines and tailored training opportunities.
- The South West London Social Care Workforce Hub will break down regional support initiatives and best practices for international recruitment.
- Stay Nimble will highlight Career Allies, Ask Nim for RBK (Kingston's AI careers assistant), and local career coaching.
Throughout the morning, you will also have full access to our interactive Marketplace in the Queen Anne Suite, where you can meet directly with speakers and key partners to explore free training programs, recruitment pipelines, and retention tools.
Whether you want to upskill your current workforce, streamline administrative loads with AI, or guide your job seekers toward rewarding sector careers, this seminar delivers the network and practical strategies you need.
Secure your free place and help shape the future of health and social care in Kingston and South London.
Event venue & nearby stays
Guildhall, 2 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
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