Here at Care Opinion, we are all about learning, sharing and collectively improving the experiences of those involved in health and social care. This includes you, no matter where you fit in!
We are passionate about hosting events because they provide a unique opportunity for us to connect with individuals like you. It's a chance to delve deeper into the essence of Care Opinion, to share our vision, and most importantly, to gain invaluable insights directly from those who use our platform.
You can browse through the list below to discover our upcoming events.
If you have any questions about our events, please contact info@careopinion.org.uk for further details.
Spring Online Conference 2026
📅23 April | 12:30–5pm
We are thrilled to host our 10th Care Opinion conference this spring titled as 'Humanity in Action: Stories that Shape Better Care'. As ever, we have a plethora of inspiring sessions on offer:
- Our introductory session will go back to the basics, and, along with some exciting guest speakers, we will be focussing on the ‘favourite features’ of a Care Opinion subscription.
- A fan favourite, our research session returns. Hosted by James Munro, this will be our 27th research chat, and James will be chatting with Miles Sibley of Patient Experience Library on what we have learned from the research to date. If, in the meantime, you are interested in listening to the previous chats, find them here: Care Opinion research chats
- Following the success of last year's conference, we are welcoming back our colleagues at Care Opinion Canada. We are excited to hear more about their work!
- Our fantastic subscriber support team will be delving into the importance of staff morale and culture and the impact that feedback can have on this
- As ever we will end proceedings with our wonderful Star Responder session: a chance to celebrate staff members who have been nominated by their colleagues, for outstanding responses to stories on Care Opinion.
Who should come along?
Staff working in clinical settings, or in any of the following areas, might find this event valuable:
- Patient experience, public involvement
- Patient safety, quality improvement, service development
- Workforce wellbeing, staff development, professional appraisal
- Organisational culture, person-centred care, compassion
We are looking forward to seeing you there! #COconf26
* NEW * Subscriber Chat Sessions for 2026
We are excited to launch our new Subscriber Chats shaped by the topics our subscribers most often ask us about. These podcast-style sessions are designed for open conversation, shared learning, and practical ideas you can take straight back to your teams.
🚀 Subscriber Chat 1: Embedding Care Opinion Organisation-Wide
Learn how teams have successfully moved beyond using Care Opinion to embedding it into everyday culture and improvement work. We’ll share practical tips on building momentum, sustaining engagement, and reaching harder-to-reach services.
📅 Tuesday 7th May 2026 @ 2.30pm - 3.30pm - Register
🌍 Subscriber Chat 2: Care Opinion in Remote Communities
Join colleagues working in rural, remote, and complex service settings to explore barriers to gathering feedback — from anonymity in close-knit communities to challenges in mental health, justice, children and young people’s services, and digitally excluded groups.
📅 Tuesday 2nd June 2026 @ 2.30pm - 3.30pm - Register
🗣️ Subscriber Chat 4: Supporting Care Opinion in Mental Health Services
This session explores how Care Opinion can work within Mental Health settings, you will hear from front line staff who are already generating patient stories and what has worked well and what has been more challenging. Featuring our very own Tim Hunt (Head of Safeguarding & Partnerships).
📅 Wednesday 17th June 2026 @ 10am - 11am - Register
🗣️ Subscriber Chat 3: The Human Touch in an AI Age: A Deeper Dive into Care Opinion Responses
This session explores how to keep empathy, authenticity, and trust at the heart of Care Opinion responses, while using AI responsibly to support - not replace - human connection. Featuring our very own James Munro (Director of Research & Development) and one of our senior moderators.
📅 Wednesday 24th June 2026 @ 11am - 12pm - Register
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