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New survey launched to capture the experiences of those working in adult social care

17 Aug 2023

People working across adult social care are being encouraged to complete a new national Government survey which aims to capture the experiences of those working in adult social care to support improvements over time.

Skills for Care comments on government’s plans to support social care training

10 Aug 2022

Skills for Care comments on the Government's plans to support social care training, including the workforce development fund.

Skills for Care’s Moving Up programme supporting diverse leaders launches for 2022

01 Aug 2022

Skills for Care is pleased to announce that its Moving Up programme is now open for registrations for 2022. The programme is aimed at leaders from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds want to take the next step in their career.

Workforce Development Fund now open for grant applications

21 Apr 2022

Skills for Care’s Workforce Development Fund (WDF) is now open for grant applications for 2022-23.

Skills for Care launches ‘Good and Outstanding care (GO)’ online

03 Feb 2022

Skills for Care has launched a major new online resource to support social care providers to prepare for Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections. Find out more about ‘Good and Outstanding care (GO)’ online.

Skills for Care launches new accessible content to support the Care Certificate

01 Feb 2022

Skills for Care have released accessible content to support the Care Certificate with an overview of each standard being translated into British Sign Language.

Adult Social Care White Paper – People at the Heart of Care

01 Dec 2021

Skills for Care CEO Oonagh Smyth responds to the announcement of the 10-year vision for Adult Social Care white paper.

Skills for Care appoint John Coughlan CBE as their new Chair of Trustees

18 Nov 2021

Skills for Care has appointed former Hampshire County Council Chief Executive John Coughlan as our new Chair of Trustees.

Skills for Care responds to CQC State of Care 2020/21 report

22 Oct 2021

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have today released their State of Care 2020/21 report.

Skills for Care responds to the announcement of funding for a workforce retention and recruitment fund

21 Oct 2021

In a statement to the Commons, the Vaccines Minister Maggie Throup MP said: "Today I can confirm to the house that we are making £162.5m available of additional funding for social care through a workforce retention and recruitment fund to help local authorities work with providers to boost staffing and support existing care workers through the winter".