Shaping the Next VODG Benchmarking Programme

A period characterised by renewed scrutiny of regulation and CQC inspections, strong engagement with benchmarking and organisational effectiveness, growing concern over supported housing funding and voids, and continued focus on workforce reform, governance and peer-led problem-solving.

New sector benchmarking to support fair, informed and sustainable executive reward decisions

Compare. Understand. Plan.

A period characterised by growing interest in executive benchmarking, continued scrutiny of technology and digital systems, increasing focus on governance and lived experience, and collective engagement with major policy developments including the Fair Pay Agreement, social care reform and housing.

Chief Executives came together to share insight, discuss sector developments and hear from Rebecca Bauers, Director of Learning Disability and Autism at CQC.

A month marked by leadership and governance discussions, growing interest in benchmarking and executive reward, continued scrutiny of digital systems and suppliers, and ongoing efforts to strengthen organisational resilience amid sustained financial pressures.

A focused period highlighting operational pressure points — from crisis response to digital system challenges — alongside early AI adoption and continued cost scrutiny.

The 2026 conference tackled the issues that matter most to leaders right now — from financial resilience and risk to workforce challenges, innovation and AI.