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.
Exploitation of migrant care workers
24 October 2023
CPA working with DHSC and Home Office and calls for "swift resolution".
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Workforce News
International recruitment: updated guidance
23 August 2023
Guidance sets out principles and best practice benchmarks for all employers
Read DHSC guidanceIntegrated workforce planning
17 August 2023
Lincolnshire, and Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent ICSs on joint approaches to recruitment, retention and training.
Read their storiesVolunteer Responders and social care
17 August 2023
Refer clients to Volunteer Responders, and tell DHSC what roles could support social care in future
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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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