University of Leeds: They’re Not Clapping Now: how do we fix the social care workforce crisis? 20 November 2024
University of Leeds: They’re Not Clapping Now: how do we fix the social care workforce crisis? 20 November 2024
20/11/2024
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24 Sep 2024
“They’re Not Clapping Now: How Do We Fix the Social Care Workforce Crisis?”
This event is hosted by NICHE-Leeds, a partnership focused on improving the quality of care, life, and work in care homes, with a strong portfolio of social care workforce research.
Location: University of Leeds (United Kingdom)
Date: 20 November 2024
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Workforce shortages are currently the biggest challenge facing social care in the UK. With unsustainable financial pressures, a vacancy rate of 131,000 (8.3%), and an additional 540,000 posts needed by 2040, urgent solutions are required.
In July, Skills for Care launched its Social Care Workforce Strategy, a national fifteen-year plan centered on three core themes: attracting and retaining staff, training, and transformation. This interactive event will explore how to build on best practices and collaborate to develop innovative solutions.
Panelists:
- Melanie Weatherley, Co-Chair, Care Association Alliance
- Neil Eastwood, Founder and CEO, Care Friends
- Oonagh Smyth, Chief Executive, Skills for Care
- Karen Spilsbury, Professor of Nursing and Academic Director, NICHE-Leeds
- Peter Hodkinson, Managing Director, Westward Care & Chair, Leeds Care Association
Agenda:
- 3:00 PM: Arrival, tea, and coffee at the School of Music, University of Leeds
- Spoken Play Performance: Fighting for Life, setting the stage for key discussion points
- Panel Discussion and Q&A Session
- 6:30 PM: Event conclusion
To join, either attend in person or participate online by booking your place via Eventbrite pages.