Adult Social Care Newsletter | Volume 62

Plus: 🚨 Nurse recruitment gaps hit East of England

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Rafe Houston
August 07, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

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This Week in Social Care🔎

Adult Social Care teams are among the most stretched across local government - but they’re also among the most primed to benefit from the right AI tools.​

Take Wigan Council, for example. By adopting Generative AI tools such as the Agilisys Meeting Minutes tool they, have already saved 107 days of staff time, cut assessment durations from 2–3 hours to just 15 minutes, and unlocked an estimated £72k in financial efficiencies. ​

Perhaps most importantly, the impact on staff wellbeing has been clear - with reductions in sickness, overtime, and recruitment strain.​

Explore how AI can transform ASC delivery in your council. Learn more - Agilisys Needs Assessments | Agilisys​

Quick Reads📖

NURSE RECRUITMENT

Amidst challenges in student nurse recruitment for social care in the East of England, the local council prioritises increased placement opportunities and preceptorships to attract young talent. Additionally, emphasis is placed on enhancing medicines sustainability by reducing waste and reassessing unnecessary prescriptions.

SOCIAL CARE REORGANISATION

Local government reorganisation will mandate councils to incorporate social care partnerships, aiming to enhance financial sustainability and value. This directive, announced by local government minister Jim McMahon, underscores the critical need for efficient resource utilisation in providing adult and children's social care. Such restructuring is crucial for councils to address funding challenges effectively.

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ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Gloucestershire County Council is set to take over adult social care services from the NHS Foundation Trust, impacting mental health, occupational therapy, and housing support. This transition aims to enhance service quality and efficiency, aligning with Care Quality Commission recommendations. The council and NHS will collaborate for a seamless transition, ensuring continued high-quality care.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT - ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Adult social care vacancies in England have decreased, yet domestic recruitment remains challenging, with 85,000 fewer roles filled by British nationals since the pandemic. Despite a government push to reduce reliance on overseas workers, the sector needs 470,000 more employees by 2040 to meet demand. Investment in recruitment, retention, and development opportunities is crucial.

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