The state of the adult social care sector and workforce in England

This page has been published early for press contacts, but the information is embargoed until the report launches at 00:01 on Wednesday 14 October 2026.

This report provides information about the adult social care sector, including its size and structure, employment information, recruitment and retention, workforce demographics, pay, qualifications and training, workforce projections, international recruitment and factors affecting both staff turnover and Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection ratings.

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