Plenary 2: Fostering Human Connections: Embracing Relational Welfare in Social Services
- 24/06/2025 11:30 - 12:45
- Room: The Large Hall
Relational welfare emphasises the importance of human relationships in social services, focusing on trust and meaningful interactions with the community to enhance wellbeing. This approach shifts from transactional models to relational ones, which prioritise building capabilities and fostering genuine connections.
By integrating relational welfare principles, social services can better address individual needs, promote community engagement, and create supportive environments that empower individuals and families. This paradigm encourages collaboration among professionals, service users, and communities, leading to more responsive and effective social support services.
Presentation Language: English
Interpretation Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Moderator

Christian Bason
Co-founder of Transition Collective, Denmark
Speakers
Social Entrepreneur and Policy Advisor, United Kingdom
CEO, AskovFonden, Denmark
Chief Executive Officer, APHSA, United States