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The State of the Adult Social Care Sector and Workforce 2023

The state of the adult social care sector and workforce in England report 2023.

The state of the adult social care sector and workforce in England

The 'State of the adult social care sector and workforce' is an indepth report and includes information about the sector and workforce including demographic information such as age, gender, pay levels and retention rates.

Thank you for contributing to our ‘State of’ report for 2023

As we launch this year’s ‘State of the adult social care sector and workforce in England’ report, our CEO Oonagh Smyth gives thanks to the adult social care providers who make it all possible.

What our latest data tells us about factors that affect CQC ratings

Following the release of our ‘State of the adult social care sector and workforce in England’ report, we look at what our latest data about Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings tell us.

Skills for Care to develop workforce strategy for adult social care – as new report shows a year of ‘green shoots’ and ongoing challenges

Skills for Care has published its annual State of the Adult Social Care Sector and Workforce in England report - and announced plans to develop a new and comprehensive workforce strategy for adult social care.

Making a difference with data

Throughout October, our 'Making a difference with data' campaign highlights the importance of data in the adult social care sector, promotes the ASC-WDS, and marks the launch of our annual 'State of the Adult Social Care Sector and Workforce in England' report.

Vacancies in social care increase by 52% to their highest rates and the workforce shrinks for the first time

Skills for Care's annual ‘The state of the adult social care sector and workforce in England report’ has been published for 2022, finding vacancy rates in social care at highest on record.

Shining a light on the mental health workforce

Kathy Roberts is the Chief Executive of the Association of Mental Health Providers, the national representative organisation for VCSE mental health service providers, and Chair of the Care Provider Alliance. Kathy reflects on how ‘The state of the adult social care sector and workforce’ report helps to shine a light on the size and importance of the mental health workforce in England.

This year's 'The State of the adult social care sector and workforce in England' report has been published

The latest report from Skills for Care reveals the significant impact the pandemic has had on both the short and long-term challenges faced by the workforce.

Skills for Care report: international recruitment helps social care workforce grow – but domestic recruitment and retention struggles persist

Skills for Care has published its 2024 State of the Adult Social Care Sector and Workforce in England report.