Skills for Care is working with ADASS to develop a series of easy-to-use tools to embed future workforce commissioning across the sector. As part of the development of the InLAWS project we have developed a draft 'Guide to workforce planning for providers of adult social care' designed for busy employers who need help to plan their workforce.

This recruitment and retention toolkit for the adult social care sector has been produced as a practical resource for care providers to improve their recruitment and retention strategies.

Entries are now open for the Skills for Care Accolades 2010 celebrating the very best practice in social care workforce development by employers across England. The Accolades are now seen as the Oscars of the social care world rewarding social care employers and organisations for their commitment to workforce development and innovation. There are 14 award categories, including ?Most effective recruitment initiative? and ?Best quality provision of social work practice placements?.

Calendar Girls star Lynda Bellingham closed Skills for Care's national conference with a moving account of the devastating impact of dementia on her family. The West End star's mother Ruth had dementia and Lynda told 400 delegates that the diagnosis and the battle to secure high quality care had a huge impact on her family.

Adult social care apprentices from all over England met Health Secretary Andy Burnham to celebrate the sector?s contribution to National Apprenticeship Week.

The week, organised by the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS), will celebrate the talents and skills of apprentices.

Everybody Benefits is a guide to the funding and support available to social care employers in the London area.

Voice and Kirklees Council scoop top award at the Oscars of the social care world

Skills for Care says the Social Work Taskforce report is a comprehensive review of the social work profession that highlights the vital role social workers will have in future service delivery in adult social care.

The latest edition of let's talk care includes information on the Skills for Care London Conference, NQSW, Apprenticeships, the Assessor Network, and much more.