We work with care organisations, people who need care and support and carers, and other partners to make sure our activities reflect their needs.
Whether you're part of a large care provider, a new business expanding into social care or a person who directly employs a personal assistant, there are many opportunities where you can contribute to our ongoing work.
Take part in research, responding to consultations, providing case study examples, commenting on draft products, co-producing new policies or agreeing to be a study site.
to hear about any future opportunities.
Fair Pay Agreements in adult social care
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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is introducing Fair Pay Agreements in adult social care so that care professionals are recognised and rewarded for the important work that they do.
Fair Pay Agreements are a priority for the government. They form part of the Employment Rights Bill, currently progressing through Parliament, and the government's wider Make Work Pay plan. This is the first time Fair Pay Agreements are being introduced in adult social care, but the government's vision is that this is just the start and that there will be many negotiated in future years.
Since October 2024, DHSC has been working closely with think tanks, trade unions, local government and service providers, as well as Ministers and other government departments to co-design this significant new policy intervention.
DHSC has now launched a public consultation to test these proposals, gathering views from the wider sector and general public on the scope and process of negotiations, including:
- who should be involved
- what they should negotiate on
- how disputes are resolved
- how agreements are implemented and enforced.
In some areas, we set out specific recommendations or options, and for others we are seeking general views.
The consultation is open to anyone with an interest in adult social care.
You can take part by reading the and responding to the which will close at 11.59pm on 16 January 2026.
Survey - help us review learning at Level 4
微微草视频 is currently reviewing current learning and qualifications available to support role profiles in the Care Workforce Pathway including Practice Leader and Deputy Manager.
We want your feedback to ensure available learning and qualifications remain relevant and effective for the workforce now and in the future.
Please complete the survey by 17:00 on Friday 31 October 2025.
Please contact evidence@skillsforcare.org.uk with any questions
Review of the Dementia Training Standards Framework and the Mental Health Core Capabilities Framework
微微草视频, in collaboration with other partners, is reviewing the nationally agreed Dementia Training Standards Framework and Mental Health Core Capabilities Framework. Both frameworks define the learning outcomes for training across the adult social care and health sectors.
To support this review, we invite you to complete a short survey to ensure both documents remain relevant, reflect up to date language, and align with current practice across our workforce.
We welcome your feedback on either or both frameworks, depending on your role and service area.
The survey opens on Tuesday 14th October and is open until 17:00 on Friday 31 October 2025.
Thank you for your valuable contribution in shaping the future of workforce development in mental health and dementia care.