The countdown is on for the Care Sector’s Got Talent Grand Final on 7th October 2026, with a record number of entries and a new judging panel waiting to choose a winner!
The deadline to apply for Care Sector’s Got Talent 2026 may have passed, but for care sector professionals, residents, suppliers and care staff up and down the UK, the annual talent-flooded spectacle is far from over.
Taking place immediately after the doors close on day one of the Care Show Birmingham on 7th October 2026, the spotlight for Care Sector’s Got Talent now shines brightly on the upcoming Grand Final and the eight finalists that have yet to be announced.
The Grand Final event will give these finalists the opportunity to perform in front of hundreds of care professionals attending one of the UK’s largest care events – alongside a brand new panel of judges. Social care influencer Bailey Greetham-Clark was one of the first judges to be announced back in August and will be sharing the panel with Hannah Montgomery from Graces Cares, Sarah Hyman from Nexus Media Group, and Jeremy Richardson, the CEO of Avery Healthcare.
The winner will receive a £5,000 cash prize and invitations to perform at upcoming Championing Social Care events and other sector occasions over the next year, with a £1,000 talent development fund awarded to the runner-up.
But even if you didn’t get around to applying this year, there are still ways for you to get involved!
Whether you’re already planning to attend the Care Show at the NEC in Birmingham or not, the Grand Final is open to anyone from inside or outside the sector who would like to attend and support our finalists. Tickets are free, and if you would like to attend, please contact Championing Social Care for details.”
Alternatively, if you are unable to attend the final, the full show will be broadcast a couple of days after the final, with an online screening that care homes can use to bring teams and residents together to join in the fun. An activity pack, in partnership with NAPA, will be shared, featuring scoring cards and other fun items, along with full details on how to access the broadcast.
And of course, if you fancy your chances at a spot in next year’s final, keep your eyes peeled on our social media profiles for more updates about CSGT 2027!
In the words of Angela Boxall, Co-Chair of Care Sector’s Got Talent, Chair of Care England and CEO of Majesticare: “One of our biggest ambitions this year was to reach even more people across social care and remind them that this competition is for everyone – whether you work in a care home, provide care in people’s homes or support services behind the scenes. The response so far has been incredible, but we know there are still thousands more hidden talents out there.”
Care Sector’s Got Talent is open to everyone working across social care, including care home teams, home care providers, supported living services, day centres, administrators, chefs, housekeepers, maintenance teams, volunteers and suppliers.
The competition is supported by lead partners Everywhen and Softcat, alongside sector partners Avery Healthcare, Florence, Majesticare, Compass Associates, The Access Group, The Good Care Group, MED e-care and Ashberry Healthcare; all united behind Championing Social Care’s mission to celebrate the people transforming lives every day across social care.
