August 7, 2024

Care England, the largest and most diverse representative body for independent providers of adult social care in England, and Hft, the learning disability charity, are continuing their partnership to deliver the annual Sector Pulse Check report.
 

The Sector Pulse Check 2024 survey has just launched.


Now in its 9th year, Care England and Hft are continuing their partnership to deliver an annual snapshot of the workforce and financial health of the adult social care sector, based on survey responses by care providers in England. The Sector Pulse Check helps monitor trends and provides vital data illustrating the nature and scale of ongoing challenges to Government – your involvement is needed to ensure it has the desired impact on Government and other key stakeholders.
 

The Sector Pulse Check 2024 survey is now open - please take the time to fill out the survey, accessible 
here. You can find the list of questions to consult prior to completing the survey here. We ask that the survey is only completed once per organisation and is aimed at senior leadership or management level. The deadline for responses is 3 September 2024.
 
A record number of organisations submitted responses to last year’s survey, delivering their most reliable and comprehensive findings to date. This year,
Hft and Care England are maintaining the focus on the workforce and financial pressures facing adult social care providers, as well as exploring new, topical issues.
 
If you have any questions regarding the completion of the survey or wider report, please contact Lauren Hague (
lhague@careengland.org.uk).
 
Thank you in advance for any help you are able to offer.
 

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