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Dive into our collection of blogs and articles where you'll find top tips, insights from others working in the sector, and round-ups of our key resources.

Whether you're looking for practical advice, industry trends, or expert opinions, our content is designed to support and inspire you in your role.

Stay informed and discover valuable information to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities in the social care sector.

If you’d be interested in writing a blog or being interviewed for one our pieces please email Catriona.Wilson@skillsforcare.org.uk

 


Care home turns evenings into a bedtime disco

05 Jun 2026 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about Sundial Care Home’s new bedtime disco routine. read more

sundial disco

05 Jun 2026 Skills for Care

sundial disco

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about Sundial Care Home’s new bedtime disco routine. read more

Good news story

Supporting LGBTQ+ inclusivity: Essential resources for support and awareness

03 Jun 2026 Skills for Care

We’ve rounded-up some of the resources available to support you with improving LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning) inclusivity i…read more

lady writing a report

03 Jun 2026 Skills for Care

lady writing a report

We’ve rounded-up some of the resources available to support you with improving LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning) inclusivity i…read more

Culture and diversity

Learning and development

Celebrating pride, inclusion and belonging at Moorview Care

01 Jun 2026 Skills for Care

As Pride Month begins, we hear from Moorview Care about how they support an inclusive culture for their staff and the people they support. read more

moorview care

01 Jun 2026 Skills for Care

moorview care

As Pride Month begins, we hear from Moorview Care about how they support an inclusive culture for their staff and the people they support. read more

Culture and diversity

Spellman Care names finalists at Stars of Social Care Awards

29 May 2026 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from Spellman Care about the numerous awards their team has been shortlisted for at the Stars of Social Care Awards. read more

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29 May 2026 Skills for Care

spellmancarelogobw

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from Spellman Care about the numerous awards their team has been shortlisted for at the Stars of Social Care Awards. read more

Good news story

From insight to action: launching the SC-WRES National Report

27 May 2026 Skills for Care

Jon White, National Culture and Diversity Lead, Skills for Care, discusses the findings of the latest SC-WRES National Report and what needs to happen…read more

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27 May 2026 Skills for Care

JWhite_image

Jon White, National Culture and Diversity Lead, Skills for Care, discusses the findings of the latest SC-WRES National Report and what needs to happen…read more

Culture and diversity

Skills for Care

AI in Social Work Summit is a proud event for Skills for Care and Social Work England

22 May 2026 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we reflect on the success of the AI in Social Work Summit held this week by Skills for Care and Social Work England. read more

AI summit speakers opening welcome

22 May 2026 Skills for Care

AI summit speakers opening welcome

This #GoodNewsFriday we reflect on the success of the AI in Social Work Summit held this week by Skills for Care and Social Work England. read more

Good news story

Accessibility: more than just a ‘nice to have’

21 May 2026 Tony Barker

Tony Barker, Workforce Learning and Development Lead, Skills for Care discusses why accessibility is so important across communications, design and te…read more

tony

21 May 2026 Tony Barker

tony

Tony Barker, Workforce Learning and Development Lead, Skills for Care discusses why accessibility is so important across communications, design and te…read more

Culture and diversity

The benefits of eLearning in supporting a positive learning culture

18 May 2026 Skills for Care

This Learning at Work Week we explore the importance of a positive learning culture in adult social care and how eLearning can support you. read more

Lady with computer

18 May 2026 Skills for Care

Lady with computer

This Learning at Work Week we explore the importance of a positive learning culture in adult social care and how eLearning can support you. read more

Digital

Learning and development

Care home launches new gardening club ‘Sunshine and Soil’

15 May 2026 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from Gibraltar Nursing Home about their new gardening club. read more

sunshine and soil

15 May 2026 Skills for Care

sunshine and soil

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from Gibraltar Nursing Home about their new gardening club. read more

Good news story

My journey as a nurse leader in social care research

12 May 2026 Sailus Maphosa

To celebrate International Nurses Day this year, Sailus Maphosa RN, Quality Improvement and Research Officer, shares how their social care nursing int…read more

sailus

12 May 2026 Sailus Maphosa

sailus

To celebrate International Nurses Day this year, Sailus Maphosa RN, Quality Improvement and Research Officer, shares how their social care nursing int…read more

Nursing