The key drivers, legislation and policies underpinning social care

This Workforce Strategy was developed by Skills for Care in collaboration with the
adult social care sector – including people who draw on care and support. It seeks to
set out where we are now, the drivers and case for change, and where we want to
make changes to build the workforce of the future.

This course will help you to understand the importance of duty of candour and what your responsibilities are when working with individuals, as well as the consequences that can occur when it is not applied.

This online training course will help you to understand these definitions and what you need to do to comply with the duty of candour legislation, including the recent CQC updates. It is suitable for people working at any level in social care.

The UK government has published a new Employment Rights Bill that includes 28 employment law reforms, covering key areas such as zero-hour contracts, flexible working, and sick pay. 

Learning, improvement and innovation section

Good and outstanding-rated services encourage and effectively resource the drive for improvement. From effective quality assurance practices to the ability to research and act upon innovation, these services are committed to providing the best care possible and can implement the changes needed.

Liberty Protection Safeguards replaces the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) system, this course will update you on what you need to know about protecting individuals liberty when working in care in England.

A more in-depth study of duties and responsibilities under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) for senior staff and managers. Our CPD-accredited training course will give you better knowledge and understanding of the MCA.

This guidance describes how providers and managers can meet the regulations. These include the fundamental standards – the standards below which care must never fall.

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) is a legal requirement. This course will help you understand the importance of reporting accidents and incidents.

This newsletter looks broadly at the current social care landscape, exploring the legislative foundations crucial for ensuring that care providers deliver consistent, high-quality support. Whether you’re a care manager or part of a care team, this newsletter will provide courses and resources to help you navigate the complex regulatory environment in which we operate.

This course explores the principles and criteria underpinning the assessment of mental capacity and decision making in the UK.