This initial in-person session will bring together the Care Worker Advisory Board to set the stage for subsequent discussions. We will focus on identifying key issues and priorities to guide future roundtables.

This session will explore how we can create a NCS that is inclusive and addresses the needs of both care workers and those who draw on social care.

Discussing pathways for professional growth and skill development, this roundtable will focus on creating a sustainable and highly skilled care workforce.

Exploring the Fair Pay Agreement’s implications for care workers’ pay, working conditions, and how it will be integrated into the NCS framework.

This session will discuss how strategic commissioning can support an effective and efficient NCS, focusing on service quality and outcomes.