Our #BuildingDigitalConfidence campaign, aims to simplify digital technology for people in social care, showcasing its benefits for both professionals and those drawing on care and support.
Throughout November and December, our campaign will focus on helping those working in adult social care to further explore using digital technology.
It’s important that we look to increase the digital capabilities of those working in our sector as we move into the future. The ‘Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care’, which launched in July, highlighted increased digital skills as a priority if the sector is to be able to satisfy the increasing demand for high quality social care services.
In recent years, the adult social care sector in England has significantly advanced in its use of technology to enhance the level of care. The proportion of people drawing on care and support in England with a digital social care record (DSCR) has risen from just 50% to an anticipated 80% by March 2025. Currently, tens of thousands of individuals are benefiting from digital technology in the sector.
The campaign will include blogs and real-life insights from digital experts and social care organisations who have effectively introduced digital ways of working. By highlighting the positive impact of digital solutions, we hope to encourage a more comfortable and confident approach to technology in the sector.
Benefits of digital working
Digital working in adult social care can significantly improve how people are supported by enhancing the quality, efficiency, and personalisation of care:
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Better communication
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Efficient care planning
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Remote monitoring
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Training and development
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Record keeping and compliance
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Increased autonomy for people drawing on care and support
Stay connected
Keep informed about our campaign by visiting this page and following us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook. You can also stay updated through our regular newsletters and communications.
We'll be sharing blogs and articles featuring real-life case studies, as well as directing you to additional resources and support.
Resources
Discover a range of support to help you boost your digital skills and confidence! From Skills for Care resources to innovative projects with our trusted partners, we’ve got you covered on your digital journey.
Digital Skills Framework
The Digital Skills Framework helps adult social care providers and staff build essential digital skills, improving service delivery and care outcomes. It offers guidance, tools, and resources to identify training needs and boost confidence in using technology in care settings.
The framework supports the government commitment in Next Steps to Put People at the Heart of Care to provide a ‘comprehensive digital learning offer’ for the adult social care sector.
Find out more about the Digital Skills Framework
Digitising Social Care
The Digitising Social Care website, managed by NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), provides guidance to support digital innovation in adult social care. This website offers clear, up-to-date advice to help care providers enhance care quality and safety through digital transformation.
Find out more about Digitising Social Care.
Digital Leadership Programme
The Digital Leadership four-day Programme for registered managers and deputy managers supports leaders in adult social care to enhance their digital skills and lead digital transformation in their organisations. It offers tailored learning, tools, and strategies to help leaders drive innovation and improve care through technology.
Find out more about the Digital leadership programme
Skills for Care eLearning
Digital Skills eLearning
We’ve developed a suite of free-to-access ‘bitesize’ digital skills eLearning modules, in line with the Digital Skills Framework. The modules are designed to support people working in adult social care to gain knowledge and understanding on how digital, data and technology is used in the sector. The seven modules are:
Learn more about the Digital Skills eLearning modules
Additional modules
Explore additional modules designed to enhance your knowledge and skills in a variety of areas. These modules are now available on our new learning management system:
Registered manager recorded webinars
Our registered manager webinars are delivered to a live audience and recorded for further viewing whenever is convenient for you.
Discover webinars designed to support registered managers in understanding and meeting digital requirements in social care. Learn how to effectively implement digital social care records and other technologies to improve service delivery.
Blogs and articles