National Care Service (NCS) National Forum 2024

We will hold the 2024 NCS National Forum at the Glasgow Science Centre and online on 7 October.

Find easy read information on the Forum on gov.scot.

Each year the Forum welcomes people with an interest in social care support, social work, and community health.

The event is open to anyone with experience or views they’d like to share, including:

• people with experience of accessing or delivering services
• workforce
• unpaid carers
• charities and other stakeholder organisations

This year we will hear about the latest developments of the National Care Service programme and National Care Service (Scotland) Bill. People can also join discussions, share views on the progress so far and look ahead to what’s next.

We are developing the full agenda, and we will send it to delegates ahead of the event.

For the safety and wellbeing of others, please do not come to this event if you are feeling unwell.

We have separate tickets for members of the public and representatives of organisation. This helps us manage capacity and monitor attendance.

If you cannot attend in person, you can register to attend online. When registering to take part online, there are two options:

1. You can register to watch speeches on YouTube in real time only. If you choose this option, we will send you a link to a YouTube stream ahead of the event

2. You can register to watch the speeches in real time and to take part in online group discussions. This option means you will be able to join breakout groups to speak with other online participants and use the chat function. If you choose this option, we will send you a Zoom link ahead of the event

Travel and expenses

The Glasgow Science Centre has been chosen as an accessible venue with excellent transport links and parking.

We are committed to making the Forum as accessible as possible. Help is available to make sure members of the public can attend.

You might wish to apply for expenses if you:

• receive benefits
• are unwaged
• or have a low income

These are examples. There may be other reasons you need to claim.

For more information about how to claim expenses, contact us by:

• emailing [email protected]
• or phoning 0808 196 1507 - the helpline is open Tuesday 9am to 12pm and on Thursday 1pm to 4pm and is closed on public holidays

You can email [email protected] and ask for someone to call you back if you need support with signing up when the helpline is not open.

Accessibility information

When you book your ticket we will ask if you have any accessibility requirements. These might include things like:

• seating for wheelchair users
• documents in large font or in another language
• British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation
• easy read materials
• help with planning your travel and accommodation
• help with expenses related to attending the event
• dietary requirements

More information on accessibility at the Glasgow Science Centre is available in the accessibility guide.

Glasgow Science Centre also recognises the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme.

Use the free WelcoMe app for accessibility support

You can use the free ‘WelcoMe’ app to:

• inform the team at the Science Centre of your needs
• pre-plan your visit
• pre-book any assistance you need

You can download the WelcoMe app for free.

Car park

Please note that:

• the car park will be for the sole use of delegates to the NCS Forum, and there is dedicated disabled parking within it
• the route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance
• there is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue
• the dropped kerb does not have tactile paving
• there is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance
• there is a ticket booth to access parking with a button to press at car window height for access or assistance
• the car park does not have a height restriction barrier

Map of the venue

The event will be held on the ground floor of the venue. This map shows areas and visitor facilities within Glasgow Science Centre.

More information about the National Care Service

We want everyone in Scotland to have access to consistently high-quality social care support services.

You can learn more about our vision for the National Care Service at gov.scot/ncs

Privacy statement

Your personal information will be held and used by the Scottish Government for the purposes of managing your event booking. Please read our privacy notice in full before booking.

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