Skills for Care
Skills for Care is the workforce development body for adult social care in England, supporting recruitment, training and workforce planning.
What SfC does
The main responsibilities of Skills for Care.
Working with SfC
Track Care Certificate and mandatory learning across staff.
Monitor competencies and development against standards.
Support workforce planning with clear data.
Evidence a trained workforce for inspection.
Sectors, programmes & frameworks
The care sectors, funding programmes and regulatory frameworks most connected to SfC. Applicability varies by provider type, service and UK nation.
Funding programmes
Regulatory frameworks
- Care Act — The legal framework for adult social care, assessment and safeguarding in England.
- Fundamental Standards — The standards below which care must never fall, enforced by the CQC.
Regulation and national bodies differ across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Explore the four nations and English regions directory for nation-level intelligence.
One platform, from national government to the front line
CareFocusIQ connects regulators, national bodies, programmes, nations and sectors into a single intelligent platform for UK care.
CareFocusIQ provides technology and intelligence to support care operations and compliance. It is not a medical device and does not provide legal advice. Regulatory requirements vary by provider type, service and UK nation, and remain the responsibility of each provider.