College-NHS partnership targets Hertfordshire’s health and social care skills shortage
A regional college is expanding its partnership work with the NHS as Hertfordshire looks to tackle a significant shortage of health and social care professionals. The latest Hertfordshire Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) identifies healthcare as one of the county’s most urgent recruitment priorities, estimating the sector employs around 28,500 fewer people than would be […]
Supporting the Future of the Care Workforce
At t2 group, we’ve been working alongside care providers across England for over 30 years, helping organisations develop skilled, confident, and capable teams through high-quality Apprenticeships and Diplomas. As one of England’s leading Health and Social Care training providers, we understand the realities and challenges facing the sector because we support care employers every day. […]
Care provider celebrates 15 years of workforce development with 1,000 care workers trained
Czajka Care Group is marking the 15th anniversary of its dedicated training centre in Shipley, having now trained more than 1,000 care workers through programmes designed to support workforce development across the social care sector. The Nab Wood-based facility, which opened in 2011, was originally established to strengthen internal training and ensure consistent standards across […]
Training that makes a real difference in care
We’re looking forward to attending the Care Forum on 8–9 June, where we’ll be connecting with senior leaders and professionals from across the health and social care sector. At t2 group, we’ve been supporting the care sector for over 30 years through Apprenticeships and Diplomas that help people build confidence, develop practical skills, and progress […]
Upskill your career with online courses for care home professionals, fully revised & updated for 2026
Did you know we have a wide selection of online courses tailored specifically for the care home and social care sectors, enabling you to both amass new skills and improve existing ones in 2026 and beyond? Log in and start learning today! These are specially-curated online courses designed to help you and your team improve […]
NMC eyes changes to education in nursing
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is seeking Council approval to consult on changes to several education standards in nursing, with a focus on strengthening practice learning. The regulator has been undertaking what it calls a ‘thorough review’ of practice learning for nursing and midwifery students. Its recommendation to consult on changes follows several months […]
NCF underlines need for ‘resilient social care workforce’ in light of Skills for Care report
The National Care Forum (NCF) has responded to the publication of the Skills for Care size and structure of the adult social care sector and workforce in England 2024/25 report. The report covers these key points: Vic Rayner, CEO of NCF, stated: “We should make no mistake that the 2025 Size and Structure report from Skills for […]
Residency rules relaxation get thumbs up from care industry training specialist
A relaxation of rules to allow overseas health and social care professionals now residing in the UK earlier access to funded training will be a boost to the struggling sector. That’s according to Angela Kaine, Director of Health & Social Care at training provider Realise, who asserts that a relaxation of long-standing residency rules is one step closer to […]
UK immigration reforms land this week: What does this mean for social care?
By Michelle Holmes, MD of immigration consultancy Holmes & Partners On 22nd July, the UK government rolled out several significant immigration reforms that will reshape how social care organisations hire overseas talent. The changes include: These reforms form part of the Home Office’s broader strategy to “restore control” of the immigration system, following a near 40% […]
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care – Commercial course by Paragon Skills
In today’s adult social care sector, where service quality, compliance, and workforce retention are more important than ever, having skilled, qualified team members is essential to maintaining high standards. TheLevel 3 Diploma in Adult Care commercial course from Paragon Skills is a flexible, high-impact solution designed to meet those needs head-on. This 10-month, employer-funded course is ideal for […]