Breakout sessions
- 23/06/2025 16:15 - 17:15
Session Types:
Case Study Session: During this session, participants will learn about a practice, service model, project, new idea (already implemented with some form of evaluation) and stimulate discussion. The session will include Q&As and interactive discussion.
Workshop Session: This will take the form of an interactive meeting or educational session designed to create a specialised result, for example a guidance or learning that participants can use afterwards. It will include some form of training and/or group work.
Thematic Panel Discussion: During these sessions, 3-4 organisations present a project on a similar topic related to the conference theme during a moderated panel discussion. Delegates are invited to ask questions at the end of the session.
Breakout sessions
The use of data in social services development is crucial for creating more effective, efficient, and responsive social services support systems. By analysing data, service providers can identify trends, assess community and neighbourhood needs, and tailor interventions to better serve vulnerable populations. Data-driven decision-making enhances resource allocation, improves service delivery, and helps measure the impact of programmes. Additionally, predictive analytics can anticipate challenges, enabling proactive solutions.
Aarhus Municipality is transforming its approach to supporting children and families by shifting from a system-centred model to one that prioritises relationships and early preventive interventions. This transformation aims to empower families to play an active role in shaping their support plans, focusing on their strengths and aspirations. By fostering a culture of collaboration, professionals across sectors, including social services, education, and healthcare, work closely together to offer personalised, coordinated support.
Key to building responsive compassionate care systems, is the integration of lived experience into service design and care policy. In this thematic panel discussion, delegates will hear from individuals that have had a transformational influence on shaping public policy and care reform in the United Kingdom by sharing their experiences with the care system. The panellists embody an innovative approach by demonstrating the transformative potential of meaningful, integrity-driven participation.
The project focuses on integrating care technologies into care for older people through a distinctive approach involving a dedicated care technologist and a technology library to bridge the gap between people in care and technological innovations. At this session, delegates will learn how by using a relational approach, the care technologist works directly with older people and their professional and informal caregivers, acting as a bridge between technology and care users, and providing customised solutions tailored to individual needs and care environments.
Loneliness is a significant issue among older adults, impacting their mental and physical health. Social isolation can lead to depression, cognitive decline, and reduced quality of life. Technology offers powerful solutions to combat loneliness by enabling virtual connections with family and friends through video calls, social media, and messaging apps. Online communities, virtual reality experiences, and digital learning platforms provide opportunities for engagement and social interaction.
The long-term care sector faces significant workforce shortages and skills gaps, particularly in digital competence and person-centred care. With an ageing population and increasing demand for quality services, care workers across Europe must be equipped with the necessary skills to provide effective, modern support. To address these challenges, the Partnership for Skills in Long Term Care was created in 2023.