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The Workforce Development Innovation Fund (WDIF) supports innovative projects that increase the skills and knowledge of workers to improve the quality of care provided. The fund is now open for applications and will close at 1pm 28 June 2019.
For the first time a statement of role, knowledge and skills for the 42,000 registered nurses working in social care has been launched.
The very best social care employers will have the chance to shine as entries are now open for the annual Skills for Care Accolades celebrating outstanding care and support services.
We've launched a new online guide to help adult social care employers to identify, plan and implement improvements across their service.
The six standalone eLearning modules have been created to support deputies, aspiring managers and new managers develop the skills needed to be competent in the role of a manager in adult social care.