Social care was once described as a 'data desert' so we have invested heavily in sound research that allows the sector to plan based on hard facts not just anecdotal evidence.
The National Minimum Data Set for Social Care has already signed up more than 26,000 providers and their employees, who are helping us produce rich data that will inform future planning for 1.6 million adult care staff.
A new web portal that aims to be the first place to go for up-to-date workforce planning information, analysis, tools and support in the health and social care sector.
Access evaluation reports on the outcomes and impact of Skills for Care projects
The National Minimum Data Set for Social Care (NMDS-SC) gathers information about the social care sector.
An innovative new searchable database which provides ready access to the wealth of information being produced about the adult social care workforce.
Access findings and reports generated by the Skills for Care Workforce Intelligence unit
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