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National Children and Adult Services Conference

Liverpool: 27-29 November 2024

SCIE at NCASC

SCIE attended the National Children and Adult Services Conference (NCASC) in November 2024 to showcase our digital innovation around future care models. We offered insights and practical tools for improving social care. 

Our reflections: NCASC 2024 blogs

Following on from an engaging and informative few days at NCASC, some of our staff attending the conference have been reflecting on a variety of the key themes and topics that emerged. You can read about SCIE CEO, Kathryn Smith’s thoughts on SCIE’s involvement in the conference, and also find out what Chris Dadson, SCIE Director of Business and Marketing thought about embracing change through being brave.

Tangible impact in digital innovation

If you’re wondering how to engage with digital innovation, and would like advice, guidance or simply an exploratory chat on digital innovation or other challenges you face, and how we can support you, please contact us at: sciebusdevelopmentteam@scie.org.uk.

SCIE’s digital innovation work has made a tangible impact. Our support for Bromley Council’s benefits includes a 30% targeted improvement in productivity across core operational processes, such as assessments, care planning, and reviews. Our world-class customer recommendation score speaks for our staff’s trusted expertise.  

Additionally, our hands-on support for the Accelerating Reform Fund is helping local partnerships develop and grow innovations, including using digital tools in hospital discharge, carer-identification, and support for unpaid carers.

If you’re wondering how to engage with digital innovation, and would like advice, guidance or simply an exploratory chat on digital innovation or other challenges you face, and how we can support you, please contact us at: sciebusdevelopmentteam@scie.org.uk.

Workshops at NCASC

We hosted two workshops designed to help local authorities and partners leverage technology and co-production for impactful change.

  • Thursday 28 November, 14:20Strategic change and strengths-based approaches: Co-production every step of the way: Join us for an in-depth look at how co-production supports sustainable, strengths-based approaches.
  • Friday 29 November, 10:45Accelerating Reform Fund: How to enable innovation in social care: Dive into strategies for fostering innovation and explore practical examples of success.

We co-hosted lunchtime chats with Partners in Care and Health. These sessions offered local authorities the chance to discuss their needs, helping us shape our DHSC-funded delivery offer for 2025–26.

Consultancy at SCIE

Our world-class client satisfaction ratings are a testament to our commitment to co-production, innovation, and impactful change. We are excited to bring our expertise and passion for tackling the most critical challenges in social care. 

As an independent not-for-profit charity, SCIE is committed to sharing the best knowledge on what truly works, particularly through consultancy that maximises productivity and uses cutting-edge technology to improve people’s lives. Our consultancy services are exceptional value for money, with all income going back into improving social care. 

Our collaborative approach means working closely with local authorities, a range of partners, and people with lived experience to provide high-impact consultancy, expert training, and evidence-based resources for the continual improvement of social care. 

Discover how SCIE’s consultancy can help you achieve meaningful, sustainable results by visiting our consultancy page.