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 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.

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.

A more in-depth study of duties and responsibilities under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) for senior staff and managers.

Course content

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.

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