Reports

Volunteering journeys: Navigating the uneven terrain of volunteering as a route to paid work in regulated social care services

The report builds on previous research into the social care volunteering landscape in Wales.

Progression for minority ethnic groups within social care in Wales: a guide for the sector

This report looks at how people from ethnic minority groups working across social care in Wales can be supported to progress in their careers.

'Have Your Say' workforce survey 2025: Full report and summary of responses

This report contains the findings of our 2025 ‘Have Your Say’ workforce survey, which asked social care workers about things like their health and well-being, pay and conditions, and what they like about working in the sector.

‘Have Your Say’ workforce survey 2025: Summary of responses from managers

This is a summary of responses from managers to our 2025 ‘Have Your Say’ workforce survey, which asked social care workers about things like their health and well-being, pay and conditions, and what they like about working in the sector.

'Have Your Say' workforce survey 2025: Summary of responses from care workers

This is a summary of responses from care workers to our 2025 ‘Have Your Say’ workforce survey, which asked social care workers about things like their health and well-being, pay and conditions, and what they like about working in the sector.

‘Have Your Say’ workforce survey 2025: Summary of responses from social workers

This is a summary of responses from social workers to our 2025 ‘Have Your Say’ workforce survey, which asked social care workers about things like their health and well-being, pay and conditions, and what they like about working in the sector.

Research prioritisation report: linked data research in adult social care

This report sets out the results of this priority-setting exercise and helps us understand more about what social care adults in Wales need now and in the future.

The digital potential tool: An insight into the digital maturity and literacy of social care in Wales

This report is based on the responses of 1,200 individuals across 295 organisations to our digital potential tool.

AI guide for social care in Wales

We’ve created a new guide to help you explore ways to use AI to support social care in Wales.

Understanding the role of volunteering in social care

This report helps us better understand how volunteering contributes to social care in Wales.