William Eichler 14 August 2023

Social care workforce survey launched

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Staff working in the adult social care sector are being asked to share their experiences in a new Government survey.

The Department of Health and Social Care, in conjunction with Ipsos, Skills for Care and the University of Kent, today launched a survey of adult social care workers, to better understand how to recruit and retain staff, build capacity and improve working conditions.

The results of the survey will be used to inform the Government’s approach to the ongoing workforce crisis affecting the care sector.

Health Minister, Lord Markham, said: ‘The social care sector is built on its dedicated workforce and we’re investing millions to attract people to careers in care and retain the huge amount of talent we already have.

‘But we couldn’t do that effectively without listening to the people working in care. Theirs are the most important voices and I urge anyone working in an adult social care role to take part in this survey.

‘I want care to be a profession, with fantastic training, career paths and opportunities to progress. By taking on board the views of care staff, we’ll know more about their experiences and can look at ways to make that reality.’

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