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SC-WRES – a tool for continuous change
31 Oct 2025 Skills for Care
October is Black History Month, an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black people to British society. We round of…read more
Culture and diversity
Skills for Care named TIDE 2025 Silver Winner for equality and diversity work
24 Oct 2025 Skills for Care
October is Black History Month and we’re spotlighting support available for Black people working in social care. We’re delighted to announce that we’v…read more
Skills for Care
Good news story
Support for global majority regulated professionals
17 Oct 2025 Skills for Care
We look at some of the support available for nursing and social work professionals from a global majority background. read more
Social work
Nursing
Celebrating Black History Month in care homes: honouring culture and legacy
10 Oct 2025 Skills for Care
We hear from Bowfell House about how they're marking Black History Month in October. read more
Standing firm in power and pride
03 Oct 2025 Skills for Care
October is Black History Month. Our colleague Oluwabusayomi Mesele discusses this year’s theme – standing firm in power and pride. read more
Leadership and allyship go hand in hand
01 Oct 2025 Symone Stuart
As Black History Month begins, Symone Stuart, National Leadership and Management Lead at Skills for Care discusses why being an ally is important for …read more
Leadership
Why allyship is a vital part of preceptorship
13 Aug 2025 Claire Leenhouwers
Claire Leenhouwers, National Professional Lead – Nursing, Skills for Care discusses how allyship links into preceptorship – an important part of the n…read more
Supporting relationships and sexuality in social care
04 Aug 2025 Paula Harrison
Emotional and romantic wellbeing is a key part of person-centred support. We hear from Paula Harrison, Learning Partner at North West health and socia…read more
Learning and development
Learning disabilities and autism
How the SC-WRES is helping lead with greater representation
07 Jul 2025 Skills for Care
We spoke with Dr. Carol Stewart, Interim Consultant – Workforce Strategy, Hackney Council and Deborah Barnett, Head of Service for Equality, Diversity…read more
Becoming a better ally
30 Jun 2025 Lindsey Dawson
Lindsey Dawson, Programme Head Engagement (integration and skills) and former Head of Region (North West) at Skills for Care, discusses her experience…read more
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