A practical session supporting local authority commissioners and workforce leads develop evidence‑based strategies for their local care markets.
Introduction to strategic workforce planning - Shaping and commissioning for local authorities
Thursday 12 May 2026 | 10:00 - 13:00 | Online
All registrations will close four working days before the seminar date. Registrations for the May seminar close on Friday 8 May.
Book your place
10% discount available for ASC-WDS account holders
Cost is £125 + VAT per person
Overview
Local authorities are facing unprecedented pressures. This interactive seminar explores what it really means to lead strategic workforce planning at a system level.
Moving beyond isolated planning, the session digs into how local authorities can shape the wider care market, manage rising costs, and support integrated working across health and social care.
Through collaborative activities and root-cause analysis, you’ll leave with a clear understanding of how to build a three-to-five-year workforce strategy that meets the needs of your local population.
Learning outcomes
- Identify where to gather national data and local insights to support your workforce strategy.
- Assess your current and future workforce to spot gaps across internal teams and the wider market for the next three to five years.
- Identify solutions to start shaping a clear, sustainable local authority workforce strategy through co production.
- Start developing a focused action plan, including one priority goal and the key stakeholders needed to bring it to life.
What to expect
- a three hour live online session, including a short break
- a highly interactive seminar, featuring breakout rooms, group activities, and realistic scenarios
- practical, focusing on root cause analysis and actionable strategic steps
- a session is led by experienced trainers.
Who should attend?
- local authority workforce leads
- commissioners
- NHS, ICS, and ICB partners
- HR, organisation development, and transformation leads.
The seminar is designed to encourage co-production across different roles to ensure a whole systems view of workforce challenges.
Cost
£125 +VAT per person.
10% discount available for ASC-WDS account holders.
Payment can be made by credit card or invoice. Full payment is required ahead of the seminar taking place.
Large bookings
If multiple people from your organisation wish to attend, consider commissioning an in-house seminar. Please email solutions@skillsforcare.org.uk for more information.
Need more information?
Get in touch with us at solutions@skillsforcare.org.uk