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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.ukmailto:Catriona.Wilson@skillsforcare.org.uk

 


Exploring allyship in social care

18 Jun 2025 Skills for Care

Symone Stuart, National Lead, Leadership Development at Skills for Care discusses what allyship means and why it’s important to our sector. read more

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18 Jun 2025 Skills for Care

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Symone Stuart, National Lead, Leadership Development at Skills for Care discusses what allyship means and why it’s important to our sector. read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

Management

How to audit and improve your company culture

16 Jun 2025 Jayne McCabe

Jayne McCabe, National Lead for Leadership and Management Development at Skills for Care discusses why and how you should be auditing your company cul…read more

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16 Jun 2025 Jayne McCabe

JMC headshot

Jayne McCabe, National Lead for Leadership and Management Development at Skills for Care discusses why and how you should be auditing your company cul…read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

Management

Spellman Care hosts monthly Veterans Cafe

13 Jun 2025 Skills for Care

It's #GoodNewsFriday. This week we hear about Spellman Care's most recent Veterans Cafe held at Steeton House. read more

veterans cafe

13 Jun 2025 Skills for Care

veterans cafe

It's #GoodNewsFriday. This week we hear about Spellman Care's most recent Veterans Cafe held at Steeton House. read more

Good news story

What makes compassionate leadership a game-changer?

11 Jun 2025 Sarah-Jane Dale

Sarah-Jane Dale, Chief Operating Officer of Affina Organisation Development (AOD), part of the Skills for Care Group, explores the principles of compa…read more

Sarah-Jane Dale

11 Jun 2025 Sarah-Jane Dale

Sarah-Jane Dale

Sarah-Jane Dale, Chief Operating Officer of Affina Organisation Development (AOD), part of the Skills for Care Group, explores the principles of compa…read more

Leadership

Management

How the care workforce pathway is creating better social care leaders

09 Jun 2025 Natalie Spinks

Natalie Spinks, Programme Head - Care Workforce Pathway, at Skills for Care talks about the Care Workforce Pathway and how it’s helping us develop bet…read more

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09 Jun 2025 Natalie Spinks

Nat S

Natalie Spinks, Programme Head - Care Workforce Pathway, at Skills for Care talks about the Care Workforce Pathway and how it’s helping us develop bet…read more

Learning and development

Empowering LGBTQ people in adult social care

06 Jun 2025 Skills for Care

In celebration of Pride Month this #GoodNewsFriday we hear about how Supported Loving is empowering LGBTQ+ people in adult social care. read more

Claire Bates

06 Jun 2025 Skills for Care

Claire Bates

In celebration of Pride Month this #GoodNewsFriday we hear about how Supported Loving is empowering LGBTQ+ people in adult social care. read more

Culture and diversity

Good news story

Resources to support leadership development

04 Jun 2025 Skills for Care

We’ve rounded up some of our most popular resources which can be used to support leadership at all levels. read more

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04 Jun 2025 Skills for Care

person leading a team meeting

We’ve rounded up some of our most popular resources which can be used to support leadership at all levels. read more

Leadership

Management

Reflecting on the first Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard conference

03 Jun 2025 Oonagh Smyth

Oonagh Smyth, our CEO, reflects on the first SC-WRES event which was held recently in London. read more

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

03 Jun 2025 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

Oonagh Smyth, our CEO, reflects on the first SC-WRES event which was held recently in London. read more

Culture and diversity

What is everyday leadership?

02 Jun 2025 Rob Newby

Rob Newby, Senior Responsible Owner - L&D Proposition at Skills for Care, discusses the concept of everyday leadership within adult social care. read more

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02 Jun 2025 Rob Newby

Rob Newby small

Rob Newby, Senior Responsible Owner - L&D Proposition at Skills for Care, discusses the concept of everyday leadership within adult social care. read more

Leadership

Radnor House celebrates 40 years of support

30 May 2025 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday, we hear about Radnor House, a care organisation based in the midlands who are celebrating 40 years of care and support. read more

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30 May 2025 Skills for Care

Radnor_house_small

This #GoodNewsFriday, we hear about Radnor House, a care organisation based in the midlands who are celebrating 40 years of care and support. read more

Good news story