
The NCL Care Leaders Forum is a collaborative network bringing together leaders, providers and professionals working across the adult social care sector in North Central London.
The forum was established to create a stronger, more connected community of care leaders who can share knowledge, discuss sector challenges and contribute to improving the quality of care across the region.
By providing a space for dialogue, learning and collaboration, the forum aims to strengthen leadership within the sector and ensure that the voices of care providers and care professionals are represented within wider health and social care conversations.
Our Purpose
The NCL Care Leaders Forum exists to support the development of a more connected and professionally recognised adult social care sector.
Our objectives include:
• Strengthening leadership and collaboration among care providers
• Sharing sector insights, policy developments and best practice
• Supporting the professional development of care leaders and the wider workforce
• Contributing to conversations that shape the future of adult social care
• Encouraging innovation and continuous improvement across care services
The forum also supports the wider ambition of developing a recognised professional community for care leaders and carers, helping to elevate the status and visibility of the adult social care workforce.
Collaboration and Representation
The forum provides a platform where care leaders can engage with partners across the wider health and social care system.
Through regular forums, sector updates and collaborative discussions, the network encourages engagement between:
• Care providers
• Sector partners and workforce organisations
• Local authorities and system partners
• Researchers and organisations supporting innovation in care
This collaborative approach helps ensure that the perspectives of care providers and frontline leaders are represented in discussions that influence policy and practice.
Our Coverage
The NCL Care Leaders Forum supports professionals working across the North Central London Integrated Care System, including the boroughs of:
• Barnet
• Camden
• Enfield
• Haringey
• Islington
The forum welcomes leaders and professionals working across residential care, nursing care, supported living and other adult social care services.
Building a Stronger Sector
Adult social care plays a vital role in supporting people, families and communities.
The NCL Care Leaders Forum aims to contribute to a stronger and more connected sector by creating opportunities for leaders to collaborate, share learning and support each other in navigating the challenges and opportunities facing social care today.