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National Minimum Dataset - Social Care (NMDS-SC)

The NMDS-SC is the sector's first attempt at gathering valuable data about its workforce; data which will in turn help with workforce planning.

In April 2010 there were over 4,000 organisations who have inputted their data into the system.


Free NMDS-SC workshops in Tameside
5th October - find out about creating accounts
7th October - learn about refreshing and using your data


NMDS-SC and TSI funding

Employers claiming TSI funding must now complete their NMDS-SC return in full - including both organisational and worker returns.  If you have any queries or problems completing these please contact your sub-regional coordinator whose details are listed the bottom of this page. You can also contact the NMDS-SC helpdesk direct on 0845 8730129 (local rate) or ring us in the North West office on 01772 459401 and we will be happy to help.

How to complete NMDS-SC in order to claim TSI funding

Guidance on NMDS-SC completion for TSI funding (including eligibility criteria)

Useful documents:

If you would like any advice or guidance about the reports that are available from NMDS-SC please email the regional lead at gillian.mccormack@skillsforcare.org.uk.

For more information on NMDS-SC in the North West contact:

National helpline - 0845 873 0129 (charged at local rate)

For sub-regional help

Strategic lead
Gillian McCormack
Regional Development Officer
gillian.mccormack@skillsforcare.org.uk
07800 868 637

North West office:
01772 459401
northwest@skillsforcare.org.uk

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