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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 alexander.haswell@skillsforcare.org.uk

 


Getting young people into care careers

19 May 2025 Jason Gosling

We hear about Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board’s (BLMKICB) recent work focused on recruiting younger people into health and…read more

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19 May 2025 Jason Gosling

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We hear about Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board’s (BLMKICB) recent work focused on recruiting younger people into health and…read more

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How Gateshead’s Social Work Academy is supporting new social workers

16 May 2025 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday, we take a look at how Gateshead’s Social Work Academy is supporting newly qualified social workers. read more

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16 May 2025 Skills for Care

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This #GoodNewsFriday, we take a look at how Gateshead’s Social Work Academy is supporting newly qualified social workers. read more

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How we’re recruiting younger people into social care

14 May 2025 Jackie Doe

In this article, we hear from Laura Turner, Recruitment Coordinator, and Jackie Doe, Senior Operations Manager, from Surrey Choices, on their approach…read more

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14 May 2025 Jackie Doe

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In this article, we hear from Laura Turner, Recruitment Coordinator, and Jackie Doe, Senior Operations Manager, from Surrey Choices, on their approach…read more

Recruitment

Connecting communities to careers in health and social care

12 May 2025 Sharon Blaney

Sharon Blaney, Employment and Skills Project Officer (NHS and Health) at Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, discusses a recent recruitment even…read more

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12 May 2025 Sharon Blaney

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Sharon Blaney, Employment and Skills Project Officer (NHS and Health) at Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, discusses a recent recruitment even…read more

Recruitment

The Good Lives Framework

09 May 2025 Gary Bourlet

Gary Bourlet, Co-founder of Learning Disability England, and Lisa Hopkins, Trustee at Learning Disability England and CEO of SeeAbility, talk to us ab…read more

Gary Bourlet

09 May 2025 Gary Bourlet

Gary Bourlet

Gary Bourlet, Co-founder of Learning Disability England, and Lisa Hopkins, Trustee at Learning Disability England and CEO of SeeAbility, talk to us ab…read more

Good news story

Values-based recruitment – what does it actually mean?

07 May 2025 Lee Mummery

Lee Mummery, Head of Region (Eastern) at Skills for Care, provides us with a simplified overview of values-based recruitment, helping social care orga…read more

Lee Mummery

07 May 2025 Lee Mummery

Lee Mummery

Lee Mummery, Head of Region (Eastern) at Skills for Care, provides us with a simplified overview of values-based recruitment, helping social care orga…read more

Recruitment

Scotts Project Trust marks 35 years of support

02 May 2025 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday takes a look at a special anniversary event for a social care providers based in Kent. read more

35th anniversary

02 May 2025 Skills for Care

35th anniversary

This #GoodNewsFriday takes a look at a special anniversary event for a social care providers based in Kent. read more

Good news story

#CelebratingSocialCare: Care - a social care documentary

30 Apr 2025 Alastair Cole

Throughout April we’re #CelebratingSocialCare and all the great work happening across the sector. We asked you to send in your good news stories and w…read more

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30 Apr 2025 Alastair Cole

Care stills round two - 9 - small

Throughout April we’re #CelebratingSocialCare and all the great work happening across the sector. We asked you to send in your good news stories and w…read more

Good news story

#CelebratingSocialCare: singing and partying!

28 Apr 2025 Skills for Care

Throughout April we’re #CelebratingSocialCare and all the great work happening across the sector. We asked you to send in your good news stories and w…read more

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28 Apr 2025 Skills for Care

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Throughout April we’re #CelebratingSocialCare and all the great work happening across the sector. We asked you to send in your good news stories and w…read more

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#CelebratingSocialCare: going the extra mile

25 Apr 2025 Skills for Care

Throughout April we’re #CelebratingSocialCare and all the great work happening across the sector. We asked you to send in your good news stories and w…read more

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25 Apr 2025 Skills for Care

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Throughout April we’re #CelebratingSocialCare and all the great work happening across the sector. We asked you to send in your good news stories and w…read more

Good news story