Adult social care workforce
1.6 million people work for adult social care providers in England. That’s more than the NHS at 1.4 million.
They support some of our most vulnerable citizens to live as independently as possible, in their own homes or in residential and supported living settings.
CPA works with care providers as employers, and with national and local policymakers on key issues affecting the workforce.
Leaders call for action on workforce
25 March 2022
Sector leaders call on Government to deliver a long-term workforce strategy and tackle pay.
Read Joint Position Paper
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Workforce News
What does a fair pay settlement for social care look like?
08 September 2021
Panel discussion from #BetterPay4SocialCare including Liz Kendal MP, SeeAbility, Real Living Wage Foundation and others
Book webinar 2-3pm, 8 SeptSector-led vision for workforce
20 July 2021
CPA and sector leaders outline requirements for workforce strategy
Read press release and reportTop tips on retention
13 July 2021
CPA and LGA briefing on how to retain social care workers
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CPA
Guidance and Information
About the care workforce
Key data on the adult social care workforce – who they are, what they do, where they work
Read moreWorkforce strategy
Information and calls for a long-term strategy for the social care workforce
Read MoreRecruitment and retention
Guidance, tips and useful links on recruiting and retaining care staff
Read moreEUSS
Guidance and information for employers and staff on applying to the EU Settlement Scheme
Read moreFlu vaccine for care workers
Guidance for employers on maximising uptake of the flu vaccine amongst care workers
Read moreCoronavirus and the workforce
Guidance and information for employers and staff on COVID-19
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