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Neighbourhood health services and the role of social care data

21 May 2026

1.00pm  - 2.30pm

Online

Join Digital Care Hub for an insightful webinar on Neighbourhood health services and the role of social care data.

Featuring guest speakers from across the sector, this session will explore the emerging concept of neighbourhood health and what it means in practice for social care providers.

The discussion will focus on the critical role of data and information sharing in supporting more integrated, community-based care. Speakers will highlight key challenges, opportunities, and real-world perspectives on how social care can contribute to effective data flows within neighbourhood health systems.

Claire Kennedy, Chief Executive at PPL, will share key insights from their recent report, ‘Towards a Model Neighbourhood: Next steps on implementing neighbourhood health’.

Attendees will also gain practical top tips and clear takeaways to help them prepare for upcoming changes, ensuring they are ready to adapt and play an active role in this evolving landscape.

Speakers include:

• Melanie Weatherley, MBE – Chief Executive of Walnut Care at Home, Executive Chair at Lincolnshire Care Association, & Co Chair of the Care Association Alliance
• Louise Bestwick – Chief Executive of Bradford Care Association
• Claire Kennedy – Chief Executive at PPL

Who should attend? 

This session has been designed for adult social care providers in England and are aimed at people who make decisions about the use of technology in care services. 

This might include: 

• Owners 
• Registered Managers 
• Nurses 
• Senior Care Staff 
• Administrators 
• IT Professionals 
• Quality & Compliance Leads 



In addition, we are often joined by people who support adult social care providers with digitisation – this includes ICB digital leads, local and national care associations, commissioners, technology suppliers and consultants. 

The webinar is part of our Digital Care in Focus activities throughout May.

Register your place here