What will it take to build a health and social care system truly fit for the future? In this episode, we explore the deepening skills crisis facing the sector, drawing on key findings from the latest Skills England reports. From digital transformation and rising demand to apprenticeship reform and cross-sector competition for talent, we unpack how workforce challenges in care are tightly connected to national economic trends - and what that means for future solutions. Whether you're a provider, policymaker or simply interested in how we care for people in a changing world, this conversation is essential listening.

You can also read our briefing notes at www.edgeworks.co.uk/health-and-social-care-skills-gaps-latest-evidence-tells-us/