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URL:https://www.careengland.org.uk/events/national-activity-conference/
SUMMARY:National Activity Conference
DESCRIPTION:\nWelcome to the NAPA Annual Activity Conference 2026 – The Y
 ear of Culture.\nJoin us this January for the UK’s leading national even
 t dedicated to activity\, engagement\, and wellbeing in care\, hosted by N
 APA (National Activity Providers Association).\n\nIntroducing NaDCAS: Supp
 orting Excellence in Dementia Care\n\nThe National Dementia Care Accredita
 tion Scheme (NaDCAS) empowers care providers to deliver exceptional demen
 tia care. Developed in collaboration with experts\, universities\, and peo
 ple with lived experience\, our evidence-based framework establishes best-
 practice standards and supports continuous improvement across nine key foc
 us areas.\n\nWe’re proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the NAPA Conference 20
 26\, taking place on Friday 23rd January 2026 at The Liner Hotel\, Liverp
 ool. This partnership between NaDCAS and NAPA reflects a shared commitment
  to professional development\, innovation\, and meaningful activity within
  the care and wellbeing sector. We’re thrilled to be part of it.\n\nThis
  year’s conference will explore the theme of Culture in Activity Provisi
 on what it means\, why it matters\, and how it can transform the lives of 
 people living and working in care settings. Whether you work in a care hom
 e\, supported living\, extra care\, hospital or community services\, this 
 event offers a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge\, network with 
 peers\, and be part of a movement that’s reshaping care through creativi
 ty and connection.\n\nA Global Perspective - In a truly international lin
 e-up\, we are proud to welcome leading voices from Japan\, where culture a
 nd tradition play a central role in care. Delegates will hear from experts
  in cultural engagement\, community connection\, and creative practice. Of
 fering new perspectives and inspiration to take back to your setting.\n\nW
 orkshops and keynote sessions will showcase evidence-based approaches from
  across the world\, exploring how cultural identity\, heritage\, and share
 d meaning can improve wellbeing and enrich daily life.\nWhat is Culture in
  Activity and Engagement?\nCulture goes far beyond food\, music\, or celeb
 ration. It’s about who we are\, where we come from\, what we value\, and
  how we connect. It’s about language\, memory\, identity\, and inclusion
 . In care settings\, understanding and embracing culture can support:\n\n 
 	Personalised\, person-centred care\n 	Dignity and connection in dementia 
 care\n 	Belonging and diversity for individuals and staff\n 	Stronger rela
 tionships between teams and communities\n\nThis conference will unpack the
 se ideas and give you the tools to embed cultural awareness into everyday 
 activity and engagement.\nWhat Delegates Will Gain\n\n 	Practical tools fo
 r delivering culturally meaningful activity\n 	Access to the latest resear
 ch on cultural engagement in care\n 	Strategies to meet CQC expectations a
 round personalised\, responsive care\n 	A deeper understanding of how cult
 ure impacts wellbeing\n 	Opportunities to connect with peers and share bes
 t practice across the UK\n 	Insight from inspiring case studies\, workshop
 s\, and live demonstrations\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n 	Activity coordinator
 s\, engagement leads\, and wellbeing professionals\n 	Care managers\, prov
 iders\, and senior leadership\n 	Learning and development teams\n 	Anyone 
 working in adult health\, housing and social care who wants to lead throug
 h culture\, creativity\, and connection\n\nWhy This Matters Now\n2026 is N
 APA’s Year of Culture\, a national call to action for activity and care
  teams to reflect\, celebrate\, and evolve their approach to meaningful en
 gagement. This conference marks the official launch of that campaign\, and
  we want you to be part of it.
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