Care & Dementia 2026: Two Days of Discovery, Community & Impact
25–26 March 2026 | NEC Birmingham
Care & Dementia is the UK’s leading event for transforming social care and improving the lives of people living with dementia. Building on the successful foundation of The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Show & UK Care Week, it creates an essential, dedicated event for both care professionals and the public.
For 2026, this powerful evolution, combined with the incredible momentum of Naidex, creates a vibrant, platform where vital communities meet to explore best practice, support services, and innovative products for compassionate care.
Who is it for?
Health and social care professionals
Care & Dementia offers a CPD Accredited programme with expertsessions,exclusive certified Dementia and Autism training from Training2Care and the opportunity to meet CQC Inspectors. Exhibitors show case new products, services, and digital solutions for outstanding care delivery.
Public and family carers
The Care & Dementia expo is your essential platform for support and information. Engaging and inspiring talks covering the latest research and developments. Discover practical tools and solutions from top care suppliers and access training and workshops.
Why Attend / What You’ll Experience
From hands-on experiences to life-changing conversations, Care & Dementia is built around discovery
Why Visitors Love Care & Dementia
- Nearly 200 exhibitors showcasing accessible and innovative solutions
- Live talks, panels and expert-led sessions across multiple stages
- The Adaptive Climbing Wall (always a crowd favourite)
- The Mobility Test Track – try mobility equipment across a range of terrains
- Performances, activities and interactive sessions at the Village Green
- Free entry for everyone
- Free Parking for Blue Badge holders
- A CPD-accredited programme, offering up to 12 CPD points
- 1-to-1 Advice Clinics with Admiral Nurses from Dementia UK
What's On Across Two Days?
There’s something happening around every corner at Naidex - from expert insights and inspiring stories to immersive experiences, interactive features, and hands-on discovery.
Scroll down to explore what you can get involved with across Naidex and the co-located shows.
Exclusive Certified Dementia and Autism training
- The Dementia Interpreters course is an innovative, experiential training programme designed to enhance communication with people living with dementia.The course focuses on recognising and understanding the changes in communication that occur as dementia progresses.
- The Autism Reality Experience - is an immersive training programme designed to give individuals a firsthand understanding of the sensory processing challenges faced by those on the autism spectrum.
- The Virtual Dementia Tour - Is a pioneering, scientifically proven training experience that immerses participants in the world of dementia. Offered by Training 2 CARE, it has been shown through research to significantly improve dementia care
Dementia UK Admiral Nurses 1-2-1 Clinics
These popular 1-2-1 clinics allow visitors to have a free 25-minute confidential consultation with an Admiral Nurse.
Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses supported by Dementia UK, they provide life-changing support for families affected by Alzheimer’s and all forms of dementia.
How to book
Sessions can be booked onsite on the day at the Dementia UK stand and are on a first come first served basis
CQC inspector Hub
As the independent regulator of health and social care in England, the CQC ensures services meet fundamental standards of safety and quality. They monitor and inspect providers to help people choose compassionate, high-quality care.
This is a dedicated space to receive registration advice and expert guidance directly from local CQC inspectors. You can also explore their digital platform to browse an online catalogue of reports and access the latest adult social care policy updates.
Visit the CQC Inspector Hub on Stand CD-D44
Care & Dementia Keynote Theatre
Bringing together senior voices from across health, social care, and the dementia sector, this keynote theatre focuses on leadership, innovation, and the future of care
Innovation Hub
Discover the latest products, technologies, and ideas transforming accessibility and independent living. The Innovation Theatre highlights emerging solutions, product demonstrations, and forward-thinking approaches from trailblazing brands.
Dementia Matters Theatre
A dedicated space for compassionate, practical, and informative sessions focused on dementia care and support. Hear from experts, practitioners, and people with lived experience exploring best practice, wellbeing, and person-centred care.
CPD-Accredited Learning
Gain 12 CPD points with the CPD seminar programme delivers sessions that are grounded in evidence-based practice, featuring real clinical case studies and the latest research.
Explore the Co-Located Shows
Across the co-located shows, you can discover:
- Naidex - the UK's leading event for disability
- Business Without Barriers – workplace inclusion, careers, and accessible employment
- Neuro Rehab – specialist insight, innovation, and neuro rehabilitation content
- Naidex Junior – dedicated content for children and young people with disabilities and additional needs
Whether you’re visiting as part of the disability community, a carer, a professional, or an organisation looking to improve access and inclusion, there’s something here for everyone.
Accessibility & Comfort – Built In
Everything at Care & Dementia is designed with accessibility in mind, including:
- Step-free access throughout the venue
- Accessible toilets and Changing Places facilities
- Quiet spaces and sensory-friendly areas
- Wide aisles, seating areas and rest zones
- Carer-led groups
- Support staff on hand throughout the show
We want everyone to feel comfortable, safe and included.
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Register now to secure your free ticket and explore everything happening across Care & Dementia and the co-located shows from exhibitors and interactive features to workshops, sessions and speaker content.
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Need help planning your visit?
Our team can support you with:
- Accessibility needs
- Minibus/coach transport guidance
- Visit planning
- Quiet room access
- Mobility requirements
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