The Future of Care: Tackling Skills Gaps in Health and Social Care

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What will it take to build a health and social care system truly fit for the future? In this episode, we explore the deepening skills crisis facing the sector, drawing on key findings from the latest Skills England reports. From digital transformation and rising demand to apprenticeship reform and cross-sector competition for talent, we unpack how workforce challenges in care are tightly connected to national economic trends - and what that means for future solutions. Whether you're a provider, policymaker or simply interested in how we care for people in a changing world, this conversation is essential listening. You can also read our briefing notes at www.edgeworks.co.uk/health-and-social-care-skills-gaps-latest-evidence-tells-us/

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With over 3 million people working across health and adult social care, the sector is one of the UK’s largest employers — and one of its most stretched. In this episode, we break down why the skills shortage isn’t just about numbers, but also the evolving mix of digital, technical and foundational skills needed now and in the years ahead.

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