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<p>My officials and myself enjoy strong engagement with sector representatives and
experts as we develop policy and deliver for the social care sector. We receive representations
on a number of issues including on ideas for forums to hear from the social care workforce
and shape policy, most recently on establishing a social care council, which my officials
are following up on.</p><p> </p><p>We already engage workforce representatives on
the creation, development, and implementation of our ambitious workforce reforms.
Most recently, this includes co-developing a new career structure for care workers
so that all staff can build their careers and are recognised for their skills, and
one that reflects the realities of providing adult social care.</p>
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