Article: What’s happening with integrated working right now. Find out more about developments happening with integrated working right now: https://bit.ly/3JvNd8p

🌍 There are important developments in integrated care taking place across the sector & it’s vital that organisations in adult social care understand what this means for them Stay tuned and see how integrated working can transform care and why now is the time to get involved: https://bit.ly/3LygNKZ

🤝 Skills for Care, the DHSC, and partners have developed voluntary guiding principles to support the safe, person-centred delegation of healthcare activities. This approach helps health, social care & community services work together to deliver better outcomes. 🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/49qzF8z

It’s #GoodNewsFriday 🎉 This week we hear from Spellman Care Sabout the success of their summer fundraising. Well done! 👏 Read more: https://bit.ly/43h7MvW

Our preceptorship workshops received outstanding feedback! Attendees have a deeper understanding of the role preceptorship programmes play in supporting new professionals. Join our final next sessions: https://bit.ly/4qZX878

💙 Enrol on our free public health eLearning for social care frontline workers. For registered providers, this module also supports evidence for the CQC Single Assessment Framework under Effective Learn more about eLearning: https://bit.ly/47h1pez

💙 Prevention helps people stay well, avoid unnecessary hospital visits, and maintain their independence. Our guide explains the vital role social care plays in prevention, public health, and wellbeing and why it matters to us all. 📘 Read the guide: https://bit.ly/48Vm6xW

📣 The Managers Conference 📅 9-10 March 2026📍Wyboston Lakes Resort, Bedfordshire 🐦 EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE ! Join us at the only managers in adult social care conference. Share knowledge, ideas and network with colleagues. 🔗Find out more: https://bit.ly/4qAYbdh

💬 Hear from our CEO Professor Oonagh Smyth about what integrated working means for social care and how it creates better outcomes for people drawing on support. 🔗 Find out why integrated working matters for social care: https://bit.ly/3XdElHA

📢 News: Skills for Care shines spotlight on ‘Integrated working and social care’ Find out more about how our integrated working spotlight can help you in our latest news article: https://bit.ly/4qKKaKo

💡 Build your confidence, skills & leadership in preceptorship! Join our final online Preceptor Lead Workshop on 26 Nov. ✅ 100% of past attendees found it helpful ✅ 97% learnt something new Don’t miss out — book today 👉 https://bit.ly/47vqWzv

🚀 Spotlight on Integrated working and Social Care! 🚀 We’re launching a new campaign on integrated working across health & adult social care, sharing stories, insights & resources that show how integration transforms lives. 👉 Follow and join the conversation: https://bit.ly/4oqV2ew

As Black History Month draws to a close the focus on equity, diversity and inclusion must be an ongoing effort. The SC-WRES tool supports continuous change for race equity in social care. Our CEO Professor Oonagh Smyth and Board member Beverley Tarka take a deeper look: https://bit.ly/4hzBbqZ

You can use our data as part of your workforce planning processes, to gain insight so many areas. Discover how data drives change in adult social care: https://bit.ly/4ni85Og

This eLearning is specifically for adult social care staff, with real examples and an all-important focus on prevention. Learn to protect health, promote wellbeing, and build healthy routines practically and immediately. Gain skills that could change a life today: https://bit.ly/47rqpyz

From spotting trends in staff sickness or turnover to keeping on top of training records, using data can be a big help with effective people management. Find out more about how managers can use data to support their teams with our #DataDrivesChange spotlight: https://bit.ly/3JpYgQk

October is #BlackHistoryMonth, and we’re spotlighting support available for Black people working in social care. We’re delighted to announce that we’ve received a TIDE 2025 Silver Award for outstanding commitment to inclusion and diversity. Find out more in our article: bit.ly/4o6lIkJ

Article: How commissioners can use our latest sector and workforce data - We look at how commissioners and local authorities can use data to support with planning. #DataDrivesChange Read more: https://bit.ly/3WeAv0y

Take a look at our registered nurses in adult social care report which highlights workforce trends. Using our data transform the way you understand social care, support your team and improve how your organisation delivers care. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4oktZkQ

🗞️ Article: What our latest data tells us about social care nursing - Find out what the latest data tells us about the social care nursing workforce. Read more: https://bit.ly/4oxnyuY

October is #BlackHistoryMonth and we’re spotlighting support we have available for people from minoritised ethnic backgrounds. If you’re a nurse or social worker from a global majority background, did you know that we have peer support groups you can join? Read more: https://bit.ly/3LgCxe4

💭 Blog: Thank you for contributing to our ‘State of the adult social care sector and workforce in England’ report for 2025 Our CEO Oonagh Smyth shares a thank you to the more than 21,000 care providers using ASC-WDS. https://bit.ly/432SBXh

🔍 Out now! The state of the adult social care sector & workforce in England report 2025💡The total number of posts in adult social care has increased by 2.2% on the previous year, while the economic contribution of social care has increased by 14.2% reaching £77.8billion 🔗 https://bit.ly/43aCW82

Government and policymakers depend on our adult social care data and insights to guide key decisions. Discover how data drives change in social care: https://bit.ly/46Dw3hN

Article: How to get started using ASC-WDS and make the most of your account. Do you have an ASC-WDS account, or thinking of setting one up? We look at how you can get started with ASC-WDS and all the features you can use to get the most out of your account. Read more: https://bit.ly/3KFQEK1

October is #BlackHistoryMonth - We hear from Bowfell House about the activities they have planned this month – from staff and residents sharing personal stories, to music sessions and arts and crafts that explore Black heritage. Read more: https://bit.ly/4nEnJo5

Need help you get started with or update your Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) account? There’s a dedicated support team to help you or attend one of our one-hour webinar sessions for a virtual overview of the service. Access support with ASC-WDS: https://bit.ly/476QOme

Blog: How your data is helping to shape social care policy - Hear from our Head of External Affairs and Policy, Mark Moulding, about how the data you share with us in ASC-WDS has been used to advise on social care policy recently. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4nZrVPD

💻 Nominated individuals: Annual national event 📅 Thurs 27 Nov 🕛 14:00 – 15:30📍Online 🔗Register: https://bit.ly/46YqF80 Join us & learn about the Care Workforce Pathway, Hear from DHSC & the importance of the Pathway and its links to the Fair Pay Agreement

This month, we reflect on the Black voices that have inspired us and recommit ourselves to building a future in which every individual in care can thrive. Learn more: bit.ly/3Wp3gHJ #BlackHistoryMonth #StandingInPowerAndPride

This month we’re highlighting how workforce data shapes adult social care. Reliable data = better planning, smarter decisions & higher-quality care. 💡 See how data drives change: https://bit.ly/4o859Vn

October is #BlackHistoryMonth Today we hear from our colleague Oluwabusayomi Mesele about what ‘Standing firm in power and pride‘ means to him. Read more: https://bit.ly/4786S79

📢 Nursing Placement Strategy Event 📆 Tue 11 Nov | 🕒 9:30–15:30 📍 De Montfort Uni, Leicester 🎫 Book : https://bit.ly/4pDGnh8 Hear from care & education providers on embedding the new strategy, innovative approaches & making social care a placement of choice for student nurses #WeAreSocialCareNursing

✊ Black History Month celebrates achievements and calls for a more inclusive future. Standing firm in power and pride honours resilience and cultural identity. Thank you to Black adult social care staff for your skill, dedication, and compassion. 🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/42fJ5Q0

Blog: Leadership and allyship go hand in hand - As #BlackHistoryMonth begins our National Leadership and Management Lead, Symone Stuart discusses why being an ally is important for all leaders in social care. Read more: https://bit.ly/4h044fN

Digital skills = better care outcomes. Care organisations are making tech work for people, not the other way around. Learn more: https://bit.ly/46EbvEA

It’s #GoodNewsFriday 🎉 This week we hear from Roselands Care Home about the wonderful Sri Lankan wedding celebrations they enjoyed at the home for a member of their team. Congratulations to the happy couple. ❤️ bit.ly/42O1R0Y

Help make social care better: share your thoughts Hear from our CEO Oonagh Smyth about why your responses to the Adult Social Care Workforce Survey matter. Find out more about the survey and how you can share your experiences to shape social care policy. socialcare.blog.gov.uk/2025/09/05/h...

Digital transformation is essential for delivering safer, more responsive and more efficient care. Building on your digital capabilities today with practical resources for employers. 👉 Get started here: bit.ly/4pCVck3

Blog: How technology and artificial intelligence are shaping the future of social care Dr Caroline Green, Director of Research at the Institute for Ethics in AI at the University of Oxford, discusses how technology can play a role in the future of social care. bit.ly/4myBumO

Digital is a clear priority in many Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) and runs through nationally recognised frameworks like the Care Workforce Pathway. Let’s futureproof the workforce together. Explore our resources: bit.ly/4pCVck3

💭 Blog: Why digital skills matter: Meet the Care Technologist and Digital Leader - Lynne Horton, Digital Skills Development Lead, National Care Forum tells us more about the new Care Technologist and Digital Leader roles. 🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nLTtr6

Blog: Why digital skills matter: Meet the Care Technologist and Digital Leader Lynne Horton, Digital Skills Development Lead, National Care Forum tells us more about the new Care Technologist and Digital Leader roles. @ncfcareforum.bsky.social bit.ly/46yC0vl

It’s #GoodNewsFriday 🎉 This week we hear how learners used virtual reality headsets to discover more about working in social care. https://bit.ly/4nHrsAR

Have you seen our article in Care Talk? Our Director of Workforce Development, Jane Brightman discusses the Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care & the progress that’s been made in its 1st year since launch. Find us on pg 42: https://www.caretalk.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/sept-2025.pdf

Have you seen our article in the latest issue of Care Talk? Our Director of Workforce Development, Jane Brightman discusses the Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care and the progress that’s been made in its first year since launch. Find us on page 42. www.caretalk.co.uk/wp-content/u...

Embracing digital technology can support smoother ways of working, resulting in better business outcomes. Find out more about how digital working can benefit your organisation. bit.ly/4gyuJQH

💭 Blog: Why digital skills are key for progressing your career in care - Claire Smout Programme Head, Care Workforce Pathway at Skills for Care, discusses why digital technology is so important in social care & how digital skills link to the Care Workforce Pathway Read more: https://bit.ly/46IeA7S

Join us for a tour of the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set on 25 September, 10:30–11:30. Discover a data collection & storage service with many free benefits for care providers. Learn how ASC-WDS supports your work & how to get the most from the service. Secure your place 🔗https://bit.ly/46kl3o7

💭 Blog: Delivering the Understanding Digital Leadership in Adult Social Care training Jeminiyi Ogunkoya, CEO, AASOG Eduction and training tells us about their experience as a training provider delivering the L5 Award in Understanding Digital Leadership in Adult Social Care. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3VkE5FX