Connecting Communities: Care Sector Event Offers Local Networking Zones
The Care Providers & Private Clients Event 2025, hosted by StartupCare, is introducing dedicated local networking zones as part of its mission to bring care closer to home. These zones will offer visitors a chance to connect with care providers, suppliers, and community organisations operating within their own regions – fostering meaningful, face-to-face interactions between professionals and the people they support.
The event is expected to attract over 6,000 attendees, including care providers, suppliers, carers, and – for the first time – private clients exploring care options for themselves or their loved ones.
'We know how overwhelming navigating care can be,' said Account Manager at StartupCare. 'That's why we've designed local networking zones where attendees can sit down, talk, and build genuine connections with providers in their area. It's about making care more accessible, more personal, and more human.'
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What Are the Local Networking Zones?
Each zone will be grouped by region allowing attendees to:
• Meet providers and services operating nearby
• Ask questions in a relaxed, informal setting
• Build peer-to-peer support with others in similar situations
• Discover local events, charities, and resources
• Explore volunteering, employment, and training opportunities in care
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Why It Matters
With the care industry often seen as complex and fragmented, the Care Providers & Private Clients Event is setting a new standard in accessibility, transparency, and community engagement.
Whether you're a care seeker, a carer, or a professional, the local networking zones offer a unique chance to find the right people, services, and support networks that are just around the corner.
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