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Nadra Ahmed CBE has 40 plus years’ experience in social care, beginning as a Registered Manager. Elected Chairman of the National Care Association in2001, she has since become a prominent national voice for the sector. Nadra is Co-Convenor of the Cavendish Coalition, representing health and social care workforce interests. She has served on numerous government advisory committees and taskforces, including at Ministerial level, and held Board appointments with Skills for Care, SCIE and Parkinson’s UK and many more. Nadra supports vulnerable communities through voluntary roles as Patron, President and Trustee. She is Kent Ambassador and Deputy Lieutenant of Kent.

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Jayne Connery FRSA FRSPH is the Founder and Director of Care Campaign for the Vulnerable (CCFTV), a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving safety, transparency and dignity in health and social care. A recognised campaigner, speaker and media commentator, Jayne works with government, regulators, care providers and families to influence policy and drive positive change. She is a passionate advocate for independent safety monitoring, dementia care, NHS Continuing Healthcare and family involvement in care decisions. Drawing on both professional and personal experience, Jayne is committed to ensuring that the voices of vulnerable people and their families remain at the heart of care.

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Social care guy at The King’s Fund – the latest phase of a career that began in the early 1980s in BBC local radio. Since then it’s taken in journalism/publishing, media/marketing/communications and strategy for organisations as diverse as ActionAid, Citizens Advice and Guinness, before settling down in policy work around 20 years ago.

Ian Donaghy – BIO

When you need a passionate keynote speaker who will inspire people and empower them to make a difference, look no further than Big Ian Donaghy. Big Ian is more than a speaker, he is also a doer and film-maker who works tirelessly to raise dementia awareness and combat loneliness, always focusing on the individual drawing on his experience of 20 years teaching young people with learning difficulties, and nearly 10 years in the world of care. It is no surprise that he is the most in demand dynamic conference speaker with his infectious enthusiasm that is simultaneously entertaining and thought-provoking making audiences laugh and cry in equal measure. Whether playing to 4000 or 40 Big Ian plays to audiences of ONE. If you want your event to have a big impact on hearts and minds. Ian uses his ‘focusing on the individual’ approach in all of his learning events with him being awarded CARE TRAINER OF THE YEAR at the British Care Awards. Ian has created bespoke events for the NHS, Care Quality Commission, Yorkshire Ambulance Service, care providers as well as large corporates to transform communication, teamwork & kick ignorance into touch about dementia & learning difficulties. His books “A Pocketful of Kindness, Dear Dementia: The laughter and the tears” & “The Missing Peace: Creating a life after death” have received critical acclaim across social care sector and the NHS being endorsed by The Alzheimer’s Society & Bereavement Groups. If you want the same old beige slides with bullet point, bullet point, snore…go somewhere else! Big Ian is here to show you the impact YOU can make…because Dementia is a team game. 

Angela Murphy – BIO

A recognised leader in social care, Angela is dedicated to transforming lives through innovative, person-centred support and collaborative leadership. With over 30 years’ experience in health and social care, Angela brings a wealth of expertise in local government, healthcare, and charity governance to the sector. As the Chief Executive of Fitzroy, she leads a charity with more than 100 homes supporting over 900 people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs to live independently and thrive.

Driven by a belief that everyone should have the opportunity to flourish, Angela has built a career championing inclusion and social impact. Alongside her Chief Executive and company secretary role for FitzRoy, she is the Chair of Love4Life, a friendship and dating charity, and a Trustee of the Voluntary Organisation Disability Group (VODG), a membership body representing over 150 third sector organisations who work alongside disabled people.

Angela is passionate about creating a system that provides and the best possible care and support to people who need it, campaigning and advocating on their behalf, collaborating for greater good and ensuring person-centred approaches to care and support.

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Peter has worked in health and social care for 41 years including 18 as the CEO of several national care providers. For the last 6 years he has chaired various care organisations and is a consultant and executive coach. He chairs the Care England Working Age Adults Group and recently chaired a national working group, including CQC, which produced the “Good Practice Guide to Preventing Choking Deaths among People with Learning Disabilities” which was launched at the House of Commons in July 2026. He is currently chairing another national working group which is producing the first ever “Digital Excellence in Care Roadmap” which is being launched at the Birmingham Care Show in October 2026. Peter has an MBA, an MA in the Management of Community Care and is an NLP Master Practitioner.

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Brett Edwards is the Founder of BC Assure and creator of The Compliance Illusion™ framework. With more than 20 years’ senior leadership experience across governance, executive assurance, health, safety, fire, operational risk and compliance, Brett helps Boards and Executive Teams strengthen organisational understanding and improve executive decision making. His work challenges conventional assumptions about assurance and organisational performance, encouraging leaders to question not only what they know but how they know it.

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Neil Reid-Chesworth is Chief Operating Officer of Bira Care Homes Group and serves as Responsible Individual across a portfolio of residential and nursing care services in Wales and England.

With extensive experience in care home operations, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, workforce development, and service improvement, Neil has led organisations through periods of growth, transformation, and regulatory challenge. His work focuses on building strong leadership teams, creating positive workplace cultures, improving resident outcomes, and ensuring services remain inspection-ready and compliant with regulatory standards.

Neil is particularly passionate about leadership development and organisational health within social care. Drawing on practical frontline experience and leadership psychology, he supports teams to strengthen leadership capability, improve team performance, and foster positive workplace cultures that enable both staff and services to thrive.

Ian Donaghy – BIO

When you need a passionate keynote speaker who will inspire people and empower them to make a difference, look no further than Big Ian Donaghy. Big Ian is more than a speaker, he is also a doer and film-maker who works tirelessly to raise dementia awareness and combat loneliness, always focusing on the individual drawing on his experience of 20 years teaching young people with learning difficulties, and nearly 10 years in the world of care. It is no surprise that he is the most in demand dynamic conference speaker with his infectious enthusiasm that is simultaneously entertaining and thought-provoking making audiences laugh and cry in equal measure. Whether playing to 4000 or 40 Big Ian plays to audiences of ONE. If you want your event to have a big impact on hearts and minds. Ian uses his ‘focusing on the individual’ approach in all of his learning events with him being awarded CARE TRAINER OF THE YEAR at the British Care Awards. Ian has created bespoke events for the NHS, Care Quality Commission, Yorkshire Ambulance Service, care providers as well as large corporates to transform communication, teamwork & kick ignorance into touch about dementia & learning difficulties. His books “A Pocketful of Kindness, Dear Dementia: The laughter and the tears” & “The Missing Peace: Creating a life after death” have received critical acclaim across social care sector and the NHS being endorsed by The Alzheimer’s Society & Bereavement Groups. If you want the same old beige slides with bullet point, bullet point, snore…go somewhere else! Big Ian is here to show you the impact YOU can make…because Dementia is a team game. 

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With over 13 years of experience in Adult Social care including 8 years as a CQC inspector, I am dedicated to helping organisations deliver exceptional quality of care for their residents. I have been successful in my roles as Quality and Compliance Director for Luxury care homes and achieved multiple outstanding ratings through the implementation of robust quality standards. My passion for regulation led me to establish a consultancy focused on guiding care providers to achieve the best possible regulatory outcomes. As an expert in regulatory matters, I specialise in preparing providers for the challenges they may face and ensure they are always prepared to meet and exceed standards for the benefit of their business and the individuals they support.

I am also the Quality and compliance Director for KYN. KYN is a luxury care provider based in Knightsbridge Central London. At KYN we aim to provide holistic care that is backed by experts in the field. KYN was conceived to ensure higher standards that are unique to the care environment.

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Lauri Smith is the founder of Civility Home Care SA and a respected advocate for dignity, compassion, and ethical practice in community care. With extensive experience across health, social care, and service design, Lauri works at the intersection of leadership, policy, and frontline delivery. Their work focuses on closing the “civility gap” by embedding respect, accountability, and human-centred values into care systems and organisational culture. Lauri regularly collaborates with providers, regulators, and care professionals to drive sustainable improvement, promote workforce wellbeing, and ensure high-quality outcomes for the people and communities care services exist to serve.

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Tobi Alli-Usman is the Founder and Managing Director of Prosperwell, the UK’s leading digital marketing agency for the care sector helping care organisations drive growth. Under his leadership, Prosperwell became the first agency to win every care marketing award in a single year and recently launched the Sales & Customer Experience Division to help care providers convert more enquiries into move-ins. A recognised industry speaker, Tobi regularly speaks at major care events, hosts the Tea with Tobi podcast as well as The Care Sector Lunch & Learn alongside Care England, equipping the sector with expert insights and practical tips for growth.

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Dr Elena Mucci is a Consultant Geriatrician, University Lecturer, and Director at Holistic Service Ltd. She champions relationship-based medicine, placing trust, empathy, and connection at the centre of care.

With a strong commitment to healthy ageing, she focuses on empowering the public and carers to prevent deconditioning in older adults, helping to maintain independence and quality of life. Beyond the hospital, Dr Mucci is celebrated for her community talks with patient participation groups, where she translates complex medical issues into clear, practical advice that inspires action.

Through her teaching and leadership, she equips healthcare professionals with practical skills to deliver safer, more compassionate, and person-centred care—driving innovation in how society supports its ageing population.

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Dr Eidn is a Sleep Practitioner and a General Medical Practitioner with over 20 years of clinical experience. He has personally suffered from every kind of sleepproblem there is to have, so he has a real understanding of what it’s like to live with poor sleep. Whether it’s related to stress, chronic pain, medications ormental health….he’s been through them all, and so he is uniquely placed to connect on a deeper level with people to help them through their sleepdifficulties. He is now deeply passionate about the science of sleep, and the almost limitless benefits it can bring to our health and wellbeing.

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Previously managed a care home to Outstanding twice, then turned another home from RI to Good, Ben now works as a consultant for Cornerstone Care Solutions.

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Rob Hosking is an international motivational speaker and former front-line Police Officer known for his expertise in adaptability and managing change. Drawing on years of experience in high-pressure environments, Rob shares practical lessons on how individuals and teams can thrive in the face of constant change and uncertainty. His powerful storytelling, combined with insights from his time on the frontline, equips audiences with the tools needed to navigate challenges with confidence. Rob’s engaging talks leave lasting impressions, helping businesses foster resilient, adaptable teams ready to excel in ever-evolving environments.

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Jack Goodson is Senior Business Development Manager at Equity Energies, specialising in delivering innovative energy solutions for the care sector and others. With extensive experience in renewable and conventional energy markets, he helps businesses reduce costs, enhance sustainability, and build tailored, energy-efficient projects and Net Zero pathways. Passionate about empowering businesses, Jack combines deep industry knowledge with practical insights to support sustainable, cost-effective energy transformation with lasting impact.

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Simon is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in building high-performing organisations, specialising in customer experience, employee experience, and reputation management solutions. Recognised as the #1 CX Star in 2021 for his contributions to the Customer Experience community, Simon possesses a rare ability to bridge technology with real-world business challenges. Previously, he played a pivotal role in growing Freshworks’ UK team from being its first employee in Europe to leading a full GTM Team 150 strong to surpass $100M, including a successful global IPO.

Rishi Jawaheer – BIO

Rishi Jawaheer has been a director of the Jawa Group for over 17 years, growing up in his family’s first dementia care home in SE London. Under his leadership, the Jawa Group has embraced sector-specific technology and innovative care practices, including being among the first in the UK to implement Namaste Care. Rishi’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with dementia led to his partnership with Joyce Simard in developing Namaste Care International, a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the power of human connection in care settings across 13 countries.

Namaste Care International focuses on supporting the growth of Namaste Care worldwide, using funds from sponsorships, donations, memberships, training, and grants to cover administration costs, event expenses, and furthering the organisation’s social aims. Through this initiative, Rishi continues to make a significant positive impact both in the UK and internationally.