Step into the future of leadership in Welsh social care.
Join us for a dynamic and thought-provoking event exploring how leadership is evolving across the social care sector in Wales. Through a series of interactive workshops, we’ll dive into the latest leadership approaches, challenges, and ideas shaping practice today.
This is more than just a learning experience – it’s an opportunity to connect. You’ll hear real stories from leaders at every level, from frontline practitioners to senior decision-makers, offering honest insights into what it means to lead in social care in 2026.
Expect a rich and engaging agenda, including:
This exclusive event is open to those who have completed the IPC Social Care TMDP or MMDP accredited programmes, or the Aspirant Middle Manager programme.
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis so secure your place today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of leadership in Welsh social care.
Professor Fiona Richardson
Director
IPC
Fiona leads the IPC team as Director. She is a very experienced consultant who leads applied research and evaluations, service improvement projects and training and development programmes for national and local government, health organisations, care providers and the voluntary and community sector.
Dr Caroline Dowson
Senior Consultant
IPC
Dr Caroline Dowson has over thirty years’ experience in children’s services within local authorities in both strategic and operational roles. Her expertise ranges from early help services through to safeguarding systems as well as managing an early year’s special educational needs team.
Richard Timms
Associate Consultant
IPC
Richard is a highly experienced leader with over 35 years of knowledge working in a range of disciplines including adult social care, human resource management, workforce development and organisational development.
Joanne Llewellyn
Head Of Children's Services
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
Joanne Llewellyn has over twenty years’ experience in children’s services within local authorities in both strategic and operational roles. Her expertise ranges from team manager of child protection and fostering services to Head of Children Services for Merthyr Tydfil. Joanne undertook both TMDP and MMDP as part of her qualification and management journey.
