Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to invest in a national recruitment and workforce development campaign for (1) local authorities, and (2) providers in the social care sector.

Since 2019, the Department has conducted national adult social care recruitment campaigns highlighting the wide variety of rewarding and stimulating roles available. The next phase of the campaign is planned for later in 2022. The Government will continue to work with the care sector to produce specific resources to assist care providers and local authorities to recruit staff.

In addition, the Department has committed at least £500 million to develop and support the social care workforce, including training places and certifications, progression pathways, wellbeing initiatives and mental health support.