Skills & Success: Spotlight on Health & Social Care

Schedule

Fri Jan 23 2026 at 09:30 am to 12:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Manchester | Manchester, EN

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Skills and Success: Spotlight on Health and Social Care
About this Event

Greater Manchester’s Health and Social Care sector employs over 200,000 people and is the backbone of our region’s wellbeing and economy.



With the rising demand for services and rapid innovation in care delivery, upskilling your workforce is no longer optional; it’s essential.


What’s in it for You?

· Gain Insight: Hear from Greater Manchester’s health and care leaders on workforce trends and future skills needs.

· Meet the Experts: Connect with Skills Coaches, Workforce Development Specialists, and Business Advisors who can tailor solutions for your organisation.

· Explore Training Opportunities: Access fully funded courses designed to boost productivity and resilience.

· Identify Skills Gaps: Learn how to assess your team’s development needs and book follow-up Business Skills Reviews (BSRs) and Individual Skills Reviews (ISRs).

· Drive Impact: Discover how targeted upskilling can lead to up to 20% productivity gains and improved staff retention.

· Expand Your Network: Build connections with like-minded professionals across Greater Manchester’s Health and Social Care secto


This interactive showcase will give you exclusive access to fully funded training opportunities, expert guidance, and practical tools to future-proof your organisation.


GM Business Growth Support Areas:

Growth Team: Geeta Shikotra

Skills Development: Steph Hodgson

GM Skills Map: Jordan Winterbottom


Why Attend?

· The sector faces a projected shortfall of 7,000 care workers by 2030 now is the time to act.

· Organisations that invest in skills development see higher staff satisfaction and reduced turnover.

· Fully funded training means zero cost, maximum impact for your business.


Who Should Attend?

Health and Social Care organisations and individuals in Greater Manchester are looking to:

· Strengthen their workforce

· Access fully funded training and development resources

· Build long-term capacity and resilience

· Expand their connections


As this workshop is fully-funded, businesses are subject to eligibility criteria:

  • Greater Manchester based Health & Social Care Professionals & Organisations


Your place on the workshop is not automatically confirmed and you will receive an email from [email protected] once it is.


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Agenda

🕑: 09:30 AM
Arrival & Networking
🕑: 10:00 AM
Welcome & Introductions
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Headline Speaker: The Future of Skills in Health & Social Care
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Interactive Activities & Marketplace
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Manchester, United Kingdom

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