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:
- NMDS-SC annual report North West 2010
- How to update your information and add workers - 4 easy steps
- Updated data protection guidance
- Download an analysis of NMDS-SC_data for the voluntary and community sector.
- Download the national NMDS-SC briefings including briefing no 12 which re-visits vacancy and turnover rates.
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
- Lancashire - Brian Groves, 01228 712796 / 07969 749 645
brian.groves@skillsforcare.org.uk - Greater Manchester
Carol Shearman (Wigan, Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale and Manchester City)
01253 751023 / 07824 472802
carol.shearman@skillsforcare.org.uk
Sarah Lammiman (Stockport, Salford, Trafford, Tameside and Cheshire)
07920767510 / 01524 842367
sarah.lammiman@skillsforcare.org.uk - Merseyside - Jon Kerr, 0151 737 1471 / 07772 461 494
jon.kerr@skillsforcare.org.uk - Cumbria - Brian Groves, 01228 712796/ 07792 907574
brian.groves@skillsforcare.org.uk - Cheshire - Denise Carmichaels 0151 336 6905 denise@dhassociates.co.uk (Denise works for DH Associates who have been contracted by Cheshire LRN to support NMDS- SC). Sarah Lammiman from Skills for Care will also be offering support across Cheshire.
Strategic lead
Gillian McCormack
Regional Development Officer
gillian.mccormack@skillsforcare.org.uk
07800 868 637
North West office:
01772 459401
northwest@skillsforcare.org.uk
