Care Home Open Week 2026 invites you to explore and connect

Curious about care homes? Care Home Open Week invites you to step inside and discover what’s on offer.

From Monday 15 to Sunday 21 June 2026, the annual Care Home Open Week event celebrates the warmth, care, and vibrant communities that care homes across the UK create and support.

With a special World Cup–inspired theme, the week highlights what life in a modern care home is really like, while also showcasing the rewarding career opportunities the sector offers.

Visitors step through the doors and experience the heart of care home life – they meet residents and staff, hear personal stories, and discover the activities and connections that make each home unique. It offers a first-hand look at the sense of community, kindness, and inclusivity that define today’s care settings.

The week also shines a light on innovation in social care, with homes showcasing new approaches to wellbeing and demonstrating their ongoing commitment to delivering the highest quality of life for residents.

Supporting Care Decisions

For families facing a sudden or time-sensitive decision about care, visiting during Care Home Open Week can prove especially valuable. It helps them understand what to look for in a home, what questions to ask, and how residents experience daily life.

Last year, more than 5,500 care services took part, opening their doors to local communities, businesses, and groups.

Mitesh Dhanak, Chair of the Care Home Open Week Committee and board member of Championing Social Care, said:

“Care Home Open Week is a fantastic opportunity to reposition the care sector in the public’s mind. It’s a chance to welcome people in, build trust, strengthen relationships, and show the energy, creativity and compassion that define today’s care homes.”

The week also provides an important opportunity to recognise care home teams. Homes celebrate staff achievements, highlight unsung heroes across all roles – from carers and chefs to activity coordinators – and share pride in the care they deliver every day.

Great British Care Cycle Relay

Care Home Open Week is supported by the Great British Care Cycle Relay, which takes place from 11–15 June 2026. The event brings together cycling, community spirit, and connection across five routes over five days.

The final London leg begins in Caversham and passes through Windsor, Chertsey, and Kingston before finishing in Wandsworth. The route starts and ends at care homes, with stops along the way where participants meet residents and staff and enjoy refreshments.

To find out more or sign up for the cycle ride, visit championingsocialcare.org.uk/care-home-open-week.

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