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Why digital skills matter more than ever in adult social care
09 Nov 2026 Jo Barton
Jo Barton, Programme Lead – Upskilling, Skills for Care, discusses the importance of digital skills for people working in adult social care. read more
Digital
Learning and development
Care home hosts community dog show
06 Nov 2026 Skills for Care
This #GoodNewsFriday we share how a dog show in Devon was a great success. read more
Good news story
Helping social care managers to get ready for winter
02 Nov 2026 Skills for Care
Get prepared for the winter period with our guide covering key information and resources including advice on how to manage safe staffing levels. read more
Leadership
Friends of the Elderly’s Alton care home does 1,000 steps challenge
30 Oct 2026 Skills for Care
This #GoodNewsFriday we share how residents at a care home took on a walking challenge. read more
Why social care providers are using ASC-WDS
28 Oct 2026 Skills for Care
Adult social care providers tell us why they choose to use the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) platform. read more
ASC-WDS
How to get started using ASC-WDS and make the most of your account
26 Oct 2026 Skills for Care
Find out how the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) can help you manage your workforce information, unlock valuable benefits, and ensure y…read more
Care home sensory room changes everyday moments in dementia care
23 Oct 2026 Skills for Care
This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about how the creation of a sensory room is helping shape dementia care. read more
How our data is used to drive positive change in adult social care
20 Oct 2026 Skills for Care
We look at how our ASC-WDS data is creating positive change through policy, benchmarking and supporting the sector. read more
Reflecting on this year's State of the adult social care sector and workforce report
19 Oct 2026 Skills for Care
Professor Oonagh Smyth, CBE, Chief Executive at Skills for Care, discusses the findings of out recent annual workforce report and thanks those care pr…read more
Workforce intelligence
Charity of the year partnership with Tyne Trust Healthcare
16 Oct 2026 Skills for Care
This #GoodNewsFriday we're sharing a new charity partnership in the sector and the positive impact this will have. read more
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