Learning from phase 1 of the IR programme

Our May 2024 report, Creating a sustainable adult social care workforce: international recruitment in West Midlands learning & evaluation, provides the learning and evaluation gained in using the DHSC International Recruitment 2023-24 Fund to develop an International Recruitment infrastructure within the West Midlands.

Cover shot of the learning and evaluation report from Phase 1 of the West Midlands IR programme

The report includes:

  • An outline of the initiatives and the progress made over the 8-month funding period.
  • The experiences of the partners involved, highlighting issues identified for all sectors at local, regional, and national levels.
  • Information about the creativity and strength that collaboration can bring to a complex task and suggests application to a sustainable International Recruitment approach for adult social care.

You can download a copy of the learning & evaluation report from the Resources section of this website.