Professional Care Workers’ Week 2026
We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to the following organisations for sponsoring webinars during Professional Care Workers Week.
The Care Workers’ Charity proudly invites you to Professional Care Workers’ Week (PCWW) 2026, celebrating its ninth year of recognising the vital contributions of care workers across the UK. This year’s event, co-produced with our amazing Care Worker Advisory Board, promises to bring frontline voices directly into the conversation, spotlighting the real experiences and insights of the Adult Social Care workforce.
Running from Monday 14th– Friday 18th September, PCWW 2026 will feature a series of in person events and free virtual panels and information sessions led by care workers and with care managers, and influential figures from across the sector. These sessions are free and accessible to all, offering opportunities for learning, collaboration, and advocacy from anywhere in the UK.
How You Can Get Involved
We encourage participation from everyone—both within and beyond the care sector, by:
- Attending our insightful virtual sessions.
- Raising funds to support care workers.
- Organising local events to celebrate and honour colleagues in your workplace or community.
Why “Professional” Matters
The term “Professional” is central to PCWW, as it highlights the skilled and essential nature of care work. Despite their critical roles, care workers often face challenges such as low pay, inconsistent training, and high turnover. It’s time to change this narrative.
Professionalisation is about:
- Acknowledging the diverse skills and expertise of care workers.
- Offering fair wages and pay progression in line with training and responsibilities
- Providing clear career pathways and professional development.
- Recognising the immense societal value of care workers.
For those receiving care, professionalisation brings trust, safety, accountability, and transparency. Professional Care Workers’ Week is not just a celebration; it’s a movement to elevate the status of care workers, showcase their achievements, and foster best practice sharing across the UK.
Care Workers’ Charity Webinar Week 2026
Join us for a week of free online webinars exploring the biggest issues affecting the adult social care workforce. Throughout the week, you’ll hear from care workers, sector leaders, policymakers, academics and experts discussing the challenges, opportunities and future of care.
Registration is free. Please register separately for each webinar you would like to attend. Once you’ve registered, you’ll automatically receive the webinar joining link and a calendar invitation, so you won’t forget to join us on the day.
Monday 14 September 2026
10:00am – 11:00am
From Crisis to Career: Building Long-Term Futures in Care
Join us for a panel exploring how care can offer more than just a job, but a genuine career path. This session will look at routes into and through the sector, from entry-level roles to leadership, and what needs to change to make long-term careers in care both possible and appealing.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jD2htJ_HRt2RmzNGGCw5hA
12:00pm – 1:00pm
A Fair Day’s Pay: Understanding the Fair Pay Agreement
What will the Fair Pay Agreement mean for care workers in practice? This panel brings together experts and sector voices to unpack what the agreement covers, what it doesn’t, and what it could mean for pay and conditions across the workforce.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VRQbLn-zQB6huhlalmI7WQ
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Co-production in Practice: How Care Workers Can Influence Change
Hear from members of our Care Worker Advisory Board and Champions Project about the importance of co-production in adult social care. This session will explore what genuine co-production looks like in practice and how care workers can have a real voice in shaping the decisions that affect them.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vx7w430MR8e2IiGdqhtjiA
Tuesday 15 September 2026
10:00am – 11:00am
Digital Wellbeing: When Tech Helps and Hurts
Technology is transforming the way care is delivered and experienced—but not always for the better. This panel explores the benefits technology can bring alongside the risks of burnout, surveillance and digital overload.
Sponsored by LDC Care.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XMdTJQ5iQlOgT0nWz9dz4w
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Care and Culture: The Care Workers’ Charity Wellbeing Report Insights
Join us as we present the findings from The Care Workers’ Charity’s latest Wellbeing Report. We’ll explore what the data tells us about the wellbeing of the care workforce and what it means for the future of workplace culture and practice.
Sponsored by TLC Care.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8dvu3SWsSOOJoNO6W-bo4g
2:00pm – 3:00pm
The Economic and Emotional Cost of Bereavement in Care
Bereavement is an inevitable part of care work but is rarely discussed openly. This session explores both the emotional and financial impact bereavement has on care workers and examines how better support can be provided.
Sponsored by FuneralExperts.com.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u7NBNjNHTx2Z1YZqFjaGxQ
Wednesday 16 September 2026
10:00am – 11:00am
From Sponsorship to Settlement: Safeguarding Migrant Care Workers’ Rights
This session follows the journey migrant care workers take from sponsorship through to settlement, highlighting the vulnerabilities they may experience along the way. Hear practical insights and expert discussion on how the sector can better safeguard migrant workers’ rights.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KQg-oWB_QjG7ayYvrME8uQ
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Know Your Rights: Breaking Down the Employment Rights Bill
Join legal experts as they explain the Employment Rights Bill and what it means for care workers. This session will translate complex legislation into practical, everyday guidance.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FK4kSHSUTcue9MQvgtPmjg
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Care Workers and Delegated Healthcare Activities
As care workers take on increasing delegated healthcare responsibilities, this panel explores what this means for training, accountability and support, and where the boundaries of the role should sit.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4BNHttCETnKJvyJAFN3g0g
Thursday 17 September 2026
10:00am – 11:00am
Inclusion in Action: How Diversity Shapes the Way We Care
Join us for a discussion on the role diversity plays across the care workforce and the people it supports. We’ll explore how inclusive practice leads to better outcomes for everyone.
Sponsored by LDC Care.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nRh0Yxx1SXaPhkxKiGaP9A
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Understanding the Care Workforce Pathway
This panel explores the Care Workforce Pathway, what it means for career progression, training and recognition, and the opportunities and challenges it presents for the sector.
Sponsored by LDC Care.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VvVl20rlSRiyL38s9GE6LQ
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Inclusive Care: Supporting Neurodiverse and Disabled Care Workers
Hear from experts and lived-experience speakers as they discuss the experiences of neurodiverse and disabled care workers, and the changes needed to make care a genuinely inclusive profession.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IeLQGLGCTg-qdKdYmvpRAw
Friday 18 September 2026
10:00am – 11:00am
The Road Ahead: Creating a Sustainable Future for Care
What will it take to build a care system that lasts? Join sector leaders as they discuss the long-term changes needed to create a fairer, more sustainable future for care workers and those they support.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NKvlzKvvSoCSuYwsJDgOsQ
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Care Worker Pensions: Building Financial Security for the Future
In collaboration with Centre for Care, University of Sheffield, and MoneyHelper.
This session explores pensions and long-term financial security for care workers. The panel will discuss the barriers preventing care workers from building financial resilience for retirement and the practical steps that can help improve future financial wellbeing.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cfU1RFLEQJOqGgv8c1fS9w
We Look Forward to Welcoming You
Whether you’re a care worker, provider, policymaker, researcher or someone passionate about improving adult social care, there’s something for everyone during our webinar week.
All webinars are free to attend, but registration is required for each session. We look forward to seeing you throughout the week!