Events and networks

ASYE drop-in sessions

Online

The drop-in sessions are for ASYE leads/co-ordinators only. It’s a space to ask anything you’d like clarification on about the ASYE programme, or you can just listen to what other people are asking and discussing.

Being prepared for CQC assessment seminar

Online

An interactive seminar for services who want to understand the practical ways to be ready for their CQC assessment.

Building positive cultures in adult social care

Online

An interactive session providing practical tools to build a more positive, supportive and high-performing culture in your workplace.

Nursing Workforce Forum

Online

This forum provides a dedicated space for leaders in social care nursing to explore practice innovation, continuing professional development, and career opportunities. Members will also gain insight into opportunities to contribute to national policy discussions and benefit from networking with peers, providers, and sector stakeholders. The forum welcomes participation from both national and local providers, representing all care settings and service types. We're committed to making the forum a dynamic and collaborative space. Contributions are always encouraged whether through speaking opportunities, sharing ideas, or highlighting key issues for discussion.

Introduction to strategic workforce planning

Online

A practical session supporting local authority commissioners and workforce leads develop evidence‑based strategies for their local care markets.

Nursing Education Forum

Online

This forum is dedicated to NMC approved education programmes for nurses and nursing associates. It’s open to individuals and organisations committed to strengthening the role of social care within nursing education through teaching, practice learning, or research.

Improving your CQC rating seminar

Online

This seminar is for services currently rated Requires improvement or Inadequate looking to improve before their next CQC assessment. It looks at the practical steps to recovering your rating, helping services to rebound your quality of care.

Group for Ethnic Minority Social Workers (GEMS) forum

Online

This forum is for NQSWs who self-identify as ethnically diverse. It provides space to discuss issues affecting ethnically diverse NQSWs, including ASYE experiences and anti‑racist practice.

AI and the future of social work - a one day summit

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how we work across every profession - and social work is no exception. Skills for Care and Social Work England are partnering together to host a free in-person AI Summit. Join us to hear from social work teams a

Disclosure and Eligibility

Online

This workshop will focus on the disclosure aspects of DBS.