Inaugural Exchange, August 2026

Held on 22 August 2026 at the Deansgate Hotel, Manchester. Conference 08:30–17:00. Evening gala and dinner 19:00–23:00.

A day that set the tone

Redefining the Norm

It was a Northern home for a national conversation

The inaugural North-West Care Exchange was held on 22 August 2026 at the Deansgate Hotel, Manchester. It brought the sector together for a full day of keynotes, panels and workshops, followed by an evening gala dinner, and set the tone for the Exchange.

Photographs from the Exchange
Two women seated on stage, each holding a microphone: one in a white floral dress and one in a black dress, during the daytime programme.

Inside the Exchange

Photographs from August 2026

A curated selection from the Deansgate Hotel, Manchester. This is the inaugural Exchange, not the November venue.

The main day speakers, conference conversations and delegates together.

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Voices of the Exchange

Speakers and delegates on Redefining the Norm, August 2026.

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The inaugural Exchange

More than a day in Manchester a growing national community of executives committed to improving outcomes for service users.

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