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Care Show London is set for 14-15 April 2027 at ExCeL London, focusing on innovations in the healthcare sector. Care Show London takes place in London, UK. Venue: ExCeL London. Scheduled 2027-04-14 to 2027-04-15.
Dates
14–15 Apr 2027
City / country
London, UK
Venue
ExCeL London
Companies exhibiting at Care Show London include Access, AKW, AWS Private Finance, CareHomeLife and Check.
Event overview
Care Show London is a premier event dedicated to advancing the healthcare sector. Scheduled for 14-15 April 2027 at ExCeL London, this exhibition will bring together professionals from across the care community to explore the latest innovations, share best practices, and discuss pressing challenges.
Organised by Closerstill Media, the event aims to provide valuable insights and networking opportunities for healthcare providers and decision-makers. Care Show London takes place in London, UK.
TL;DR
Attendees will gain insights into the latest trends and innovations in healthcare, network with industry leaders, and discover solutions to enhance care delivery. Dates and Venue: Care Show London takes place on 14-15 April 2027 at ExCeL London. Buyer Authority: Attendees include healthcare professionals, care providers, and decision-makers in the sector.
Exhibiting at Care Show London offers companies the chance to showcase their products and services to key decision-makers in the healthcare sector. It provides an opportunity to build brand visibility, generate leads, and engage directly with potential clients and partners. Meet qualified buyers and partners including Healthcare technology companies, Care service providers, Nutritional and catering service providers. Position your offer across healthcare technology solutions.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL
ExCeL London in London typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: ExCeL London in London typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at ExCeL London for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Who runs the show
Closerstill Media
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Attending Care Show London on 2027-04-14 to 2027-04-15 in London lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip

Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
London Heathrow
London Heathrow (LHR) is the main commercial gateway serving London; allow Approx. 60-90 min by road; approx. 55-70 min by Elizabeth line to Custom House by road or rail to ExCeL London
Approx. 35 km west of ExCeL London
to venue
Approx. 60-90 min by road; approx. 55-70 min by Elizabeth line to Custom House
by car
London City
The closest airport to the Royal Victoria Dock and the most convenient for short-haul European arrivals. The DLR runs from London City Airport station into the Docklands network, and a taxi is a short hop across the dock. Confirm flight schedules, as the airport is small and routes are limited
Approx. 6 km east of ExCeL London
to venue
Approx. 12-20 min by road; approx. 10-15 min by DLR with a change at Canning Town or Poplar
by car
London Gatwick
A large short-haul and charter gateway with frequent Thameslink and Gatwick Express services into central London. Rail plus Elizabeth line is usually faster than driving in the peaks; if you take a taxi, agree the route via the M23 and A13 before departure
Approx. 80 km south of ExCeL London
to venue
Approx. 70-100 min by road; approx. 60-75 min by Thameslink to Farringdon then Elizabeth line to Custom House
by car
London Stansted
Busy with low-cost European traffic. The Stansted Express runs into Liverpool Street, from where the Elizabeth line reaches Custom House directly. Driving brings you round the M11 and A13, which is workable outside peak hours but slow on weekday mornings
Approx. 60 km north-east of ExCeL London
to venue
Approx. 60-80 min by road; approx. 70-90 min by Stansted Express to Liverpool Street then Elizabeth line or DLR
by car
London Luton
Reached by a shuttle bus from the terminal to Luton Airport Parkway, then Thameslink into central London and an Elizabeth line connection to Custom House. Allow extra time for the shuttle on the return leg and confirm the last convenient service if you have an early flight
Approx. 55 km north of ExCeL London
to venue
Approx. 70-95 min by road; approx. 75-95 min by Thameslink from Luton Airport Parkway then Elizabeth line
by car
London Southend
Smaller airport serving a limited set of European routes. c2c trains run into Fenchurch Street, close to the DLR and Tower Hill connections for the Docklands. Driving from the east avoids central London but the A13 can be congested in the commuter peak
Approx. 60 km east of ExCeL London
to venue
Approx. 60-80 min by road; approx. 70-85 min by c2c to Fenchurch Street then DLR or Elizabeth line
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Novotel London Excel
Closest four-star option to the halls, with free breakfast and free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and an on-site restaurant; parking is charged. The walk to the ExCeL entrances is level and takes about six minutes.
DoubleTree by Hilton London ExCeL
Four-star Docklands hotel rated around 4.2 in Google Hotels, with free Wi-Fi, fitness centre, bar and restaurant; breakfast and parking are charged. Convenient for evening meetings after the halls close.
Premier Inn London Docklands (Excel)
Mid-market favourite about eight minutes on foot from the ExCeL entrances, rated around 4.2 from roughly 2,100 Google reviews; free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, with breakfast and parking charged extra. Book early, as it fills fast during ExCeL event weeks.
Travelodge London Excel
Budget-friendly option with a bar and restaurant, free Wi-Fi and pet-friendly rooms; breakfast and parking cost extra. Guest scores sit closer to 3.7, so it suits price-led stays rather than longer business trips.
ibis London Excel Docklands
Compact three-star rated around 4.1, with free Wi-Fi, bar, restaurant and laundry service; breakfast and parking charged. A practical base for exhibitors who want a short walk to build-up and doors-open.
Travelodge London City Airport
Cheapest of the Travelodge options and handy for early flights from LCY; free Wi-Fi, with breakfast and parking charged. Expect a DLR hop of roughly 10 to 15 minutes to reach the venue rather than a walk.
Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)
Slightly further out but often available when the Docklands hotels sell out, with free parking listed plus free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bar and restaurant. Two stops on the Jubilee line and DLR connect Canning Town to the venue.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
rail (Elizabeth line)
Direct Elizabeth line service towards Abbey Wood, no change needed. Journey time around 55 to 70 minutes; contactless daily caps apply if you make further journeys the same day.
metro (Piccadilly line + DLR)
Cheaper but slower than the Elizabeth line: Piccadilly line into central London, then change onto the DLR or Elizabeth line. Allow 80 to 95 minutes with luggage and stairs at the interchange.
rail (Thameslink + Elizabeth line)
Thameslink to Farringdon, then the Elizabeth line eastbound to Custom House. Gatwick Express costs more and only reaches Victoria, so it needs a further Underground leg.
rail (Stansted Express + Elizabeth line/DLR)
Stansted Express into Liverpool Street, then Elizabeth line to Custom House or DLR from Bank. Allow 75 to 90 minutes door to door plus badge collection time.
rail (Thameslink + Elizabeth line)
Shuttle bus to Luton Airport Parkway, Thameslink to Farringdon or St Pancras, then Elizabeth line east to Custom House. Add 15 minutes for the shuttle on the return.
light rail (DLR)
Short DLR hop with a change at Canning Town or Poplar for Custom House, or a direct service to Prince Regent depending on the branch. The fastest option for European short-haul arrivals.
rail (c2c + DLR)
c2c into Fenchurch Street, walk to Tower Hill or Bank for the DLR, then Custom House. Allow 75 to 90 minutes and check the last convenient service for late arrivals.
taxi
Best after the morning peak or with heavy luggage. The drive via the M4 and A13 typically runs 60 to 90 minutes; agree a fixed price with a pre-booked service rather than relying on the meter in traffic.
Weather
April in London is mild but unsettled: daytime highs usually sit between 12 and 16 degrees Celsius, nights fall to around 5 to 8 degrees Celsius, and short showers pass through on roughly ten days of the month. ExCeL's halls are climate controlled, but the walkways along Royal Victoria Dock, the station platforms at Custom House and outdoor queuing areas are exposed, so a waterproof layer, an umbrella and shoes that cope with wet paving make the days between halls more comfortable.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
UK mobile networks offer prepaid SIM and eSIM options for visitors, and EU roam-like-home rules vary by operator, so check your home plan before relying on it. ExCeL is a large steel-framed venue where mobile signal and Wi-Fi quality vary by hall and by the number of visitors on site, so download your exhibitor list, schedule and tickets before you arrive and confirm venue Wi-Fi access with the organiser or your host on the stand.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Business dress
Smart casual is the norm on UK care sector show floors - chinos or trousers with a shirt or knitwear - while supplier meetings and evening dinners tend to be a step smarter. Comfortable shoes matter more than formality given the size of the ExCeL halls.
Greetings and small talk
A handshake and first names are standard in the UK care sector. Opening with the type of service you run and the size of your team gets to the point faster than a long preamble, and small talk about travel or the weather is normal before business.
Queuing and punctuality
Queuing is expected at badge collection, coffee stands and station barriers. Meetings start on time, so plan to arrive at a stand five minutes early rather than messaging from the Docklands walkway.
Money and tipping
The currency is pounds sterling. Contactless cards are accepted almost everywhere, including transport, cafes and taxis. Tipping around 10 to 12.5 percent in restaurants is normal when service is not already included.
Food and drink
Coffee is a fixture of stand meetings, and pub meals are common for informal supplier dinners around Canning Town and the Royal Docks. ExCeL has food courts in the halls, but queues build between 12:00 and 13:30, so book meetings around them or eat earlier.
Evening and local area
The Docklands empties quickly after the halls close, so arrange dinner near Canning Town, Stratford or central London if you want a wider choice. The IFS Cloud Cable Car and the Royal Docks waterfront are short walks from the venue for a break between sessions.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: LHR
Book into Heathrow for the simplest transfer, since the Elizabeth line runs directly to Custom House without a change, and compare London City only if your route allows it - LCY is minutes from the venue but serves a smaller network. Gatwick, Stansted and Luton are workable but add a rail leg into London. April overlaps the Easter school holidays in some years, which lifts short-haul fares, so book six to ten weeks out where possible, aim to land the afternoon or evening before your first show day, and leave a buffer on the return leg in case of DLR or Elizabeth line disruption.
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: London Heathrow (LHR): Approx. 60-90 min by road; approx. 55-70 min by Elizabeth line to Custom House; London City (LCY): Approx. 12-20 min by road; approx. 10-15 min by DLR with a change at Canning Town or Poplar; London Gatwick (LGW): Approx. 70-100 min by road; approx. 60-75 min by Thameslink to Farringdon then Elizabeth line to Custom House; London Stansted (STN): Approx. 60-80 min by road; approx. 70-90 min by Stansted Express to Liverpool Street then Elizabeth line or DLR
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near ExCeL London: Royal Victoria Dock / ExCeL: Novotel London Excel; Royal Victoria Dock / ExCeL: DoubleTree by Hilton London ExCeL; Royal Victoria Dock / ExCeL: Premier Inn London Docklands (Excel).
Ride-hail: Uber, Bolt and FREE NOW all operate in London, with black cabs available on the street and at station ranks. For ExCeL, set the pickup point to the venue's designated taxi area at the Royal Victoria Dock entrance rather than a hall door, since security and one-way service roads restrict ad hoc pickups during show hours. Ride-hail is most useful for the final leg from Custom House or for early exhibitor arrivals before the DLR is busy; expect surge pricing when the halls close and check the quoted fare before confirming.
Public transit: ExCeL London sits at Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, in the Docklands. Custom House station, served by the Elizabeth line and the DLR, is the venue's own station, and Prince Regent DLR station also serves the halls. From Heathrow, take the Elizabeth line towards Abbey Wood and alight at Custom House, roughly 55 to 70 minutes. From the City, DLR services from Bank run direct to Custom House and Prince Regent in about 20 minutes. Pay with contactless or an Oyster card in GBP; a single DLR or Elizabeth line journey inside the Docklands zone is around GBP 2.80 to 3.60, with daily caps applied automatically on contactless. Allow 20 extra minutes on day one for badge collection at the entrance.
Parking: ExCeL London operates on-site car parks with pre-booking for event days; the venue publishes the current daily tariff and the car park assigned to each event. Book ahead, note the pedestrian entrance closest to your hall, and approach via the A13 and Royal Victoria Dock rather than cutting through residential streets. Allow 20 to 30 minutes to park and walk in during the morning peak, and check height restrictions if you are driving a van for exhibitor build-up.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: April 2027
Temperature: Daytime highs typically 12-16 degrees Celsius, with overnight lows of about 5-8 degrees Celsius and cool mornings on the Royal Victoria Dock.
Seasonality: April is a showery month in London rather than a wet season: rain usually arrives in short bursts and clears, with roughly ten rain days across the month. Bright spells between showers are common, so plan for changing conditions across the day rather than a single washout.
Packing: Pack light layers that work in a climate-controlled hall and outdoors: a shirt or knitwear, a waterproof jacket or compact umbrella for April showers, and comfortable walking shoes with grip for wet paving between halls. Bring a portable charger and a notebook for stand demos, and add one smarter outfit if you have supplier dinners or evening meetings in Canning Town or central London.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Care Show London usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Day 14 - Register for a badge via careshowlondon.co.uk and check the confirmation email for the hall, opening hours and any documentation required at collection.
Day 14 - Confirm the exact show dates on the organiser schedule page before booking rail or air tickets, since April 2027 dates are published by the organiser.
Day 13 - Book travel into London, aiming to arrive the evening before your first show day if you are travelling from outside the South East.
Day 12 - Reserve a hotel within walking distance of Royal Victoria Dock, or near Custom House or Canning Town if you want a lower nightly rate.
Day 11 - Build a shortlist of 12 to 15 stands split by theme: software and digital records, equipment and handling, nutrition and catering, compliance and training.
Day 10 - Check whether any colleagues from operations, clinical or estates teams should attend with you and register them before the badge deadline.
Day 9 - Download or bookmark the exhibitor list and seminar schedule so you can plan two walking routes rather than criss-crossing the halls.
Day 8 - Prepare a one-page requirements brief covering bed count, care settings, current systems and budget cycle, useful for on-stand conversations.
Day 7 - Book any supplier meetings in advance by email and ask for a named contact and stand number rather than relying on finding them on the day.
Day 6 - Sort out payment for London transport: a contactless card or phone wallet covers Elizabeth line and DLR fares, and caps apply on daily travel.
Day 5 - Check your CQC position and any live improvement plan so questions on the compliance stands are specific to your service.
Day 4 - Plan the journey: Elizabeth line to Custom House from Heathrow, DLR from Bank from the City, or a taxi to the Royal Victoria Dock entrance for a direct drop-off.
Day 3 - Pack a light waterproof layer, comfortable shoes for concrete-floored halls, a notebook and a portable charger for a full day of stand demos.
Day 2 - Reconfirm opening hours on the organiser site and check for any access or security requirements for ExCeL on your show day.
Day 1 - Arrive 30 to 45 minutes before doors open for badge collection, collect a floor plan, and start with the two or three stands that affect a live buying decision.
Registration and hall orientation at ExCeL London
Supplier meetings and product demos
Final negotiations and follow-up
Care Show London registration concourse
ExCeL London
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
ExCeL London
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget

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Decision
Use this quick check to decide whether Care Show London fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
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What is your primary role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus aligns with the official product themes.
Best for
Buyers, researchers, and delegates evaluating the programme and networking value.
Min. budget
$400.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration and travel.
Risks
Limited session times published - confirm agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a clear lead-generation or launch goal for this market.
Best for
Suppliers and brands seeking qualified meetings with the event audience.
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, and marketing prep.
Risks
Booth pricing not published in captured sources - confirm with organiser.
skip
Programme, audience, or commercial goals do not match your plan.
Best for
Teams whose category or region fit is weak this edition.
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Risks
No major risks listed.
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