Ruth Brown to Speak at Care Innovation Summit
Championing innovation in Dementia care
Ruth Brown, Chief Operating Officer at Home Instead, will be speaking at the Care Innovation Summit in London on 19th June. She’ll take part in the dedicated dementia care stream, where she will share her unique perspective as both a senior care leader and someone with personal, lived experience of dementia.
The panel will explore how innovation can support people with cognitive impairment to live healthier, longer, and more fulfilling lives. Ruth will contribute to a discussion that focuses not just on those living with dementia, but also on how families can be empowered to live positively following a diagnosis.
A personal and professional perspective
Ruth’s journey with dementia care began long before her professional role at Home Instead. When she joined the organisation, she was the primary carer for her grandmother. Today, she continues to provide care for her own parents, particularly her mother, who is in the late stages of vascular dementia. Balancing a high-profile career with family life and caregiving, Ruth brings a deeply personal and compassionate voice to the conversation.
Speaking ahead of the event, Ruth said, “My mother is living with dementia, and I’m keen to do everything I can to ensure that we have a better understanding of the condition and the impact it has. I’ll be bringing my lived experience to the discussion.”
To hear more from Ruth about her personal story, watch this full episode of Home Truths, our dementia campaign exploring the real-life impact of dementia on families and the urgent need for greater understanding.
Shaping the future of Dementia support
Ruth will be joined on stage by fellow panellists Julia Atherton, Kirsty Dallison-Perry, Suzy Webster, and Ruth Law, with Graham Stokes chairing the session.
The Care Innovation Summit promises to be a powerful gathering of thought leaders and changemakers in the care sector, and Ruth’s contribution is set to shine a light on how innovation can create meaningful change for families and individuals affected by dementia.
A brand that lives its values
Ruth’s participation builds on Home Instead’s ongoing work in the dementia care space including recent awareness campaigns, specialist training initiatives, and resources designed to empower families.
Why this matters for future franchisees
At Home Instead, we believe that values-led leadership is what sets us apart. Ruth’s story is a testament to the kind of compassionate, real-world experience that shapes our support systems, training, and culture.
When you join the Home Instead franchise network, you’re not just investing in a proven business model, you’re joining a franchise network led by people who care. You’re not just investing in a proven business model; you can join a brand with the reassurance that the support team are as passionate about high quality care as you.
Whether you’re an aspiring franchisee or simply exploring what makes Home Instead different, Ruth’s story reminds us of our shared purpose: to change the face of ageing.
It’s why Home Instead continues to be the brand of choice for people who want to make a real difference in their communities, backed by a network that truly understands what care means.