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Support for integrated care systems

Integration case studies showcasing examples of where integration across the social care, and health and other sectors is working well.

The workforce employed by adult social services departments in England

Local area summary reports

Attract and retain

Discover the recommendations within the Workforce Strategy on what needs to be done to attract people into roles in adult social care and how to keep them once they arrive.

Publication calendar

Supporting resources

Access additional information used in the development of the Workforce Strategy for adult social care in England. Resources to share the progress of the strategy.

The workforce in adult social care today

Find out more about the workforce in adult social care today including staffing and vacancy rates, demographics of the workforce and learning and development in the sector.

Our research

Skills for Care commissions, supports and delivers research to help achieve our vision and mission.

Thank you for contributing to our ‘State of’ report for 2024

Our CEO, Oonagh Smyth, says thank you to adult social care providers for making this year’s ‘State of’ report possible.

Context

Learn more about why it's so important for the adult social care sector to have a Workforce Strategy. With the Strategy we can ensure we have enough of the right people with the right skills to provide the best care and support for the people who draw on it.