Smarter Social Care: Using data and predictive analytics to manage demand and control costs

Event summary

Local authorities are under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality social care while managing rising costs and growing demand. Data, analytics, and technology can help councils to adapt and thrive. Join us for this practical, insight-packed session from Infoshare+ designed specifically for adult and children’s social care finance professionals. We’ll explore how councils can use data and technology not just to respond to challenges, but to anticipate, budget for, and solve them — sustainably, and without compromising support for residents.

Date

08 July 2025
Starts: 12:00
Ends: 13:00

Location

online

Standard price

£0.00 excl VAT

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About this event

You won’t want to miss:

Real-world transformation stories: See how forward-thinking councils are automating much of their care and financial assessments — cutting costs, clearing backlogs, and improving citizen experience.
Earlier intervention, better outcomes: Learn how we can use data to flag children at risk sooner, enabling earlier support and more sustainable financial planning in children’s services.
AI in action – shaping the future of financial decision-making: Take part in an open forum on the practical applications of AI and machine learning in social care — from triaging assessments and fast-tracking decisions, to modelling future scenarios and predicting demand.

Whether you’re navigating tight budgets, trying to future-proof your services, or curious about the technology delivering value in your industry, this session is built for you. Don’t miss out — save your place today and join peers across the sector in shaping the next generation of social care delivery.

Infoshare+ is a trusted UK public sector partner, helping councils use data and digital tools to drive smarter decision-making, reduce spend, and manage demand in social care.

Who should attend?

Everyone involved in delivering smart and sustainable adult and children’s social care.

How will you benefit from attending?

You will benefit by:

Learning from practical examples of how councils are using automation to cut costs, clear backlogs, and improve outcomes.
Gaining insights into approaches to using data for successful early intervention and improved financial planning in children’s services.
Engaging with peers on the practical applications of AI and machine learning in social care.

CPD hours

This course carries one CPD hours.

Topics

Accounting
/ Audit
/ Childrens services
/ Efficiency
/ Financial management
/ Financial reporting
/ Governance
/ Local government
/ Performance improvement and policy
/ Risk management
/ Sustainability
/ Treasury management
/ Value for money

Speaker - Dr William Burns, Social Care Policy Advisor

William is CIPFA’s social care policy voice, and he runs the Social Care Network. His work focuses on social care reform, and he has produced thought leadership in the areas of charging reform, children’s social care reform, Scotland’s National Care Service, and social care funding. Before joining CIPFA, he was Social Care Finance Lead at the Scottish Government where he was involved in costing a range of social care reform policies stemming from the Independent Review of Adult Social Care. William attained a PhD in English Literature from the University of Glasgow and started studying accountancy during the final stages of his PhD.

Speaker - Marcus Baxby, Strategic Alliances Manager, CIPFA

Marcus is CIPFA's Strategic Alliances Manager, acting as the bridge between private sector organisations and institute’s membership of public sector finance professionals. He has worked with private sector partners since 2016, allowing members to benefit from expertise in fields including insurance, audit, technology and treasury management. He is a new father and qualified nutritionist, and his main challenge is trying to fit in exercise and good nutrition around a busy work and fatherhood schedule.

Speaker - Guy Giles, Managing Director, Infoshare+

Guy Giles, Managing Director of Infoshare+, has over 25 years of experience working with digital platforms across the Public Sector. Throughout his career, he has partnered with more than 150 local authorities, housing associations, and health organisations to deliver cost-effective, digital solutions to shared challenges. Guy brings a strong focus on adult social care, helping organisations leverage data and technology to improve outcomes for their communities.