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.
Sector-led vision for workforce
20 July 2021
CPA and sector leaders outline requirements for workforce strategy
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Workforce News
Top tips on retention
13 July 2021
New CPA and LGA briefing on how to retain social care workers
Read the briefingPause vaccine legislation for care homes
17 July 2021
CPA asks House of Lords to pause and check all facts
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29 June 2021
As the deadline passes, CPA guidance updated to include information on late applications
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Guidance and Information
About the care workforce
Key data on the adult social care workforce – who they are, what they do, where they work
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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
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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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