FSB students and staff at the Care Show Birmingham. Photo: FSB

By Kunal Chan Mehta, PR Manager and Editor of FSB Focus | Article Date: 15/10/2025

Our Bath Spa University accredited BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care students at FSB Birmingham participated in the Care Show Birmingham 2025, held at the NEC (8–9 October). The event provided invaluable insights into the evolving care sector, helping students align their academic learning at FSB with real-world practice.

Care Show Birmingham is the UK’s leading social care event, bringing together professionals, organisations, and suppliers to showcase innovations, regulatory developments, as well as workforce solutions. The two-day event featured expert lectures, workshops, panel discussions, and displays across a wide spectrum of topics, such as regulation by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and emerging digital technologies in care delivery. There was also an added focus on strategies to support workforce wellbeing.

With over 250 suppliers and service providers exhibiting, the event gave FSB students direct exposure to current trends, challenges and best practices across the social care sector. Students were able to:

• Engage with health and social care professionals and organisations from around the UK
• Network with industry leaders and explore potential careers or placement opportunities
• Learn about regulatory updates, technological integration and quality standards shaping the sector.

“At FSB, we share a strong vision with Bath Spa University; we are committed to more than classroom learning – we believe in experiential exposure that prepares our health students for tomorrow’s workforce,” said Mr Mohammed Zaidi, FSB’s CEO. “Our participation at the Care Show Birmingham is a clear demonstration of this, enabling students to see first-hand the challenges and innovations driving the care sector today.”

FSB students and staff at the Care Show Birmingham. Photo: FSB

Alina-Mihaela Iorga, FSB Birmingham’s Associate Dean, speaking at the event, said: “FSB remains dedicated to delivering student experiences that are relevant, immersive, and aligned with industry demands in Health and Social Care. We are grateful to the organisers of Care Show Birmingham 2025 for creating a platform that supports our mission of producing informed, confident and career-ready graduates.”

Dr Abolaji Azeez, a Trainee Course Coordinator and CODESRIA African Diaspora Visiting Scholar at FSB Birmingham, added: “Our students are able to connect their academic learning with the realities of the professional care environment. Opportunities at the Care Show Birmingham help them bridge this gap, enhancing their confidence, understanding and overall readiness for the evolving world of health and social care.”

For any questions, please contact the author, Kunal Chan Mehta, via kunal.mehta@fairfield.ac.

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