From 1 December 2026, Proud to Care will become part of the Gloucestershire Care Academy and will no longer operate as a separate service.
The Care Academy will build on Proud to Care’s work supporting independent adult social care providers, care staff and people interested in care careers across Gloucestershire. It will bring together career pathways, training, workforce development, provider support, wellbeing resources and guidance in one place.
If you are a care provider, you are warmly invited to attend the Gloucestershire Care Academy launch event on 1 December 2026 at Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester. The event will be an opportunity to explore the new Care Academy, see what support and resources are available, and understand how it can help with workforce development, recruitment, retention and learning.
To register your interest, please email careacademy@gloucestershire.gov.uk including the names, roles and email addresses of those attending.
Proud to Care information and resources will continue to be available during the transition. Further information about the Care Academy will be shared ahead of launch.