The Care Innovation Challenge is back to improve quality of life for those receiving care

Applicants are being invited to take part in the Care Innovation Challenge where they can help “improve the quality of life of those receiving care in the UK.”

Taking place in July, the Care Innovation Challenge is a hackathon-style creative weekend of idea generation and prototype trialling with cash prizes for the top spots, expert mentoring and guaranteed media coverage.

The Challenge, hosted by the Care Innovation Hub (CIH), was established in 2018 to create a platform for exploration and innovation in the social care sector. The CIH is now run by the National Care Forum (NCF).

NCF chief Executive Vic Rayner said: “This year, the challenge weekend is open to everyone working, studying or living in the Midlands.

“We are looking for people from diverse backgrounds and from a range of disciplines to think broadly on ways to create positive change. You don’t need to be an expert in social care or have any experience of social care yourself, to apply.

“You just need to have an intention to improve the quality of life of those receiving care in the UK.”

Applications for a place are now open inviting anyone who has a passion for making ideas a reality and for people who want to make a positive difference in people’s lives.

Successful applicants will each be invited to a creative weekend of idea generation and prototype trialling in July 2022.

There will be expert advice and guidance available from CIH sponsors and founding supporters which include Royds Withy King, QCS, Person Centred Software, Home Instead, Hilton Nursing Partners, Hallmark Care Homes, Greensleeves Care, Care Management Matters, BRAN Investment, Borough Care and apetito to help participants in developing their ideas.

2019 Challenge runner-up and chief executive/founder of www.carematched.co.uk Maaha Suleiman, said: “I would wholeheartedly encourage anyone to apply if you’re interested in care, innovation, in helping people in general, making a difference to the way care is delivered, or just networking with individuals who are doing great work. It can change your life for the better. It did mine.”

The winning team will receive £1,000 in prize money, media coverage and further mentoring to develop their idea.

Apply at www.careinnovationhub.org.uk if you have a passion for making ideas a reality and want to make a positive difference in people’s lives.