Social Care Nurse Numbers Increase, But Future Pipeline Raises Concerns
There are now more nurses working in adult social care settings than ever before.
However, cuts to international recruitment may pose further workforce challenges.
Digital nurses need to be backed now if benefits are to be gained
Author: Emma Baines, 15 October 2025.
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Author's summary: Nurse numbers rise in social care settings.