The Digital Evolution of Social Care

The Digital Evolution of Social Care

By Glasgow City Region

Please save the date for the Smart and Connected Social Places Showcase Event on 28 October 2025.

Date and time

Location

Glasgow City Chambers

82 George Square Glasgow G2 1DU United Kingdom

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Agenda

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Registration (Tea & Coffee Served)

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Welcome and Introduction

Andrew Robertson

Opening remarks from Andrew Robertson, Glasgow City Region Intelligence Hub Manager, who will set the scene for the day.

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Continuing to Make Glasgow Flourish

Cllr Susan Aitken

Councillor Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council and Chair of the Glasgow City Region Cabinet, will tell us about the important role technology will need to play in local authorities going for...

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Regional Perspective

Andrew Robertson

Andrew returns to provide a Glasgow City Region perspective on both the shared and unique challenges that the programme hopes to address across the region.

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Programme Overview & Workshop Brief

Barry McNally

Barry will provide an overview of the programme's current activity and future aspirations. Barry will also introduce the workshops that will follow the break.

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Comfort Break

Tea and coffee served.

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Workshop 1 - Barriers to Adoption Technology within Social Care

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Workshop 2 - Breaking Down the Barriers

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch/Exhibits & Networking

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Service User Attitudes Towards Technology in Their Homes

Calum Morton

On behalf of the programme, Jump Research undertook a study to better understand how people felt regarding connected technologies being deployed in their homes. The research focussed on identifying t...

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Technology in Social Care - Leadership Perspective

Andrew Robertson

Claire Rae (Chief Officer North Lanarkshire HSCP)

Soumen Sengupta (Chief Officer South Lanarkshire HSCP)

Stephen Fitzpatrick (Depute Chief Officer)

Bringing together a group of senior leaders from across Glasgow City Regions Health and Social Care Partnerships to give their view on the adoption of connected solutions to support the provision of ...

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Thank you and Close

Andrew Robertson

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Highlights

  • 7 hours
  • In person

About this event

Science & Tech • Social Media

Join us at the Glasgow City Region Smart and Connected Social Places (5G Innovation Region) showcase. Held at the City Chambers, the event will explore how digital innovation is transforming our economy and public services – and why falling behind isn’t an option.

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Glasgow City Region

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