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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

 


How the care workforce pathway is creating better social care leaders

09 Jun 2025 Skills for Care

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 Skills for Care

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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

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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

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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

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03 Jun 2025 Oonagh Smyth

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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

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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

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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

Recruitment is like a box of chocolates

28 May 2025 Jacqui Darlington and Isaac Samuels

Jacqui Darlington and Isaac Samuels, both individual employers, talk to us in this jointly produced article about their experience recruiting personal…read more

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28 May 2025 Jacqui Darlington and Isaac Samuels

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Jacqui Darlington and Isaac Samuels, both individual employers, talk to us in this jointly produced article about their experience recruiting personal…read more

Recruitment

Individual employers

How Maximus is supporting better mental health in social care

23 May 2025 Skills for Care

In this #GoodNewsFriday, we hear about how Maximus is helping to improve mental health amongst social care staff. read more

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23 May 2025 Skills for Care

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In this #GoodNewsFriday, we hear about how Maximus is helping to improve mental health amongst social care staff. read more

Good news story

Creating cultures that retain staff

21 May 2025 Sue Collier

Sue Collier, Director and Founder of BGS Healthcare, talks to us about how she creates a welcoming environment to help retain staff. read more

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21 May 2025 Sue Collier

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Sue Collier, Director and Founder of BGS Healthcare, talks to us about how she creates a welcoming environment to help retain staff. read more

Retention

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

Recruitment