The state of the adult social care sector and workforce in England

The state of the adult social care sector and workforce in England

Published October 2022 (data correct as at 2021/22)

Next update due: Mid October 2023

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the adult social care workforce in England and the characteristics of the 1.50 million people working in it. Topics covered include: recent trends in workforce supply and demand, employment information, recruitment and retention, demographics, pay, qualification rates and future workforce forecasts.

For the most up-to-date information on staff employed (directly and indirectly) by local authority adult social services departments in England as at September 2021 please visit our webpage.

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