We are proud to welcome SWITCH, the Swindon and Wiltshire Innovative Technology Care Hub at New College Swindon, as the headline sponsor of The Care Show.
This partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the health and social care sector through collaboration, skills development and inclusive innovation. SWITCH represents a forward thinking approach to training that puts people, confidence and quality of care at the heart of learning.
What Is SWITCH?
SWITCH is a regional centre of excellence designed to transform how health and social care professionals learn, train and develop their skills.
Developed in partnership with Wiltshire College and University Centre, SWITCH brings together immersive technology, simulation learning and employer led training to support learners at every stage of their care career.
The hub is designed to reflect real care environments, allowing people to build confidence, capability and decision making skills in a safe and supportive setting.
Learning Through Real Experience
One of the most powerful aspects of SWITCH is its use of immersive and simulation based learning.
Through advanced facilities, learners and professionals can:
- Practise real world care scenarios in a safe, controlled environment
- Build confidence using high fidelity manikins and digital simulation
- Develop clinical, communication and decision making skills without risk
- Prepare more effectively for the realities of care and health settings
This approach supports not only technical competence, but also empathy, resilience and confidence. These are essential qualities for anyone working in care.
Supporting the Care Workforce of Today and Tomorrow
SWITCH works closely with employers, care providers and local organisations to ensure training meets real sector needs.
By offering bespoke training opportunities and practical learning experiences, the hub supports workforce development, staff retention and long term career progression across health and social care.
For employers, this means better prepared teams. For learners, it means stepping into roles feeling supported, capable and valued.
Why SWITCH Is a Perfect Headline Sponsor
At The Care Show, our mission is to bring the care community together, celebrate good practice and support positive change across the sector.
SWITCH shares this vision. Their work champions:
- Innovation that improves real outcomes
- Education that respects the human impact of care
- Collaboration between providers, educators and communities
- A stronger, more confident care workforce for the future
As headline sponsor, SWITCH plays a vital role in supporting a Care Show that is not just an event, but a space for learning, connection and inspiration.
Meet SWITCH at The Care Show
Visitors to The Care Show will have the opportunity to learn more about SWITCH, explore how immersive training works and discover how technology is being used to enhance care education across Swindon and Wiltshire.
Whether you are a care provider, educator, learner or someone passionate about the future of care, SWITCH’s work offers valuable insight into how training can evolve while keeping compassion at its core.
We are delighted to have SWITCH as our headline sponsor and look forward to showcasing their work with our care community.
