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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.uk

 


Why digital skills are key for progressing your career in care

17 Sep 2025 Claire Smout

Claire Smout, Programme Head – Engagement, Care Workforce Pathway at Skills for Care, discusses why digital technology is so important in social care …read more

Claire Smout

17 Sep 2025 Claire Smout

Claire Smout

Claire Smout, Programme Head – Engagement, Care Workforce Pathway at Skills for Care, discusses why digital technology is so important in social care …read more

Learning and development

Skills for Care

Digital

Delivering the Understanding Digital Leadership in Adult Social Care training

15 Sep 2025 Jeminiyi Ogunkoya

We hear from Jeminiyi Ogunkoya , CEO, AASOG Education and Training about their experience as a training provider delivering the Level 5 Award in Under…read more

Jeminiyi Ogunkoya

15 Sep 2025 Jeminiyi Ogunkoya

Jeminiyi Ogunkoya

We hear from Jeminiyi Ogunkoya , CEO, AASOG Education and Training about their experience as a training provider delivering the Level 5 Award in Under…read more

Digital

Learning and development

London Borough of Bromley pilots successful Magic Notes AI tool

12 Sep 2025 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from Bromley’s Adult Social Care Transformation and Improvement team about their experience trialling the Magic Notes AI …read more

Lady writing a report

12 Sep 2025 Skills for Care

Lady writing a report

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from Bromley’s Adult Social Care Transformation and Improvement team about their experience trialling the Magic Notes AI …read more

Digital

Good news story

How digital technology has benefited our team and the care we deliver

10 Sep 2025 Satish Sahni

Satish Sahni, Director, Oaklands Care Home, discusses how using digital technology has improved how his team works and helped them achieve organisatio…read more

Photo Satish Sahni (1)

10 Sep 2025 Satish Sahni

Photo Satish Sahni (1)

Satish Sahni, Director, Oaklands Care Home, discusses how using digital technology has improved how his team works and helped them achieve organisatio…read more

Digital

Harnessing free resources to drive digitisation and cybersecurity in social care

08 Sep 2025 Michelle Corrigan

Michelle Corrigan, Programme Director, Digital Care Hub, shares useful resources to support social care organisations with using more digital technolo…read more

Mcorrigan headshot

08 Sep 2025 Michelle Corrigan

Mcorrigan headshot

Michelle Corrigan, Programme Director, Digital Care Hub, shares useful resources to support social care organisations with using more digital technolo…read more

Digital

Learning and development

Using technology to improve health outcomes for people after leaving hospital

05 Sep 2025 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear how Hillingdon local authority has been using technology to support people after being discharged from hospital. read more

Man working on computer

05 Sep 2025 Skills for Care

Man working on computer

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear how Hillingdon local authority has been using technology to support people after being discharged from hospital. read more

Good news story

Digital

How digital technology has improved the care I draw on

03 Sep 2025 Clenton Farquharson CBE

Dr Clenton Farquharson CBE is a Husband. Dad. Former carer. Black Disabled man. Associate Director, Think Local Act Personal (TLAP). He shares how tec…read more

clenton

03 Sep 2025 Clenton Farquharson CBE

clenton

Dr Clenton Farquharson CBE is a Husband. Dad. Former carer. Black Disabled man. Associate Director, Think Local Act Personal (TLAP). He shares how tec…read more

Digital

Individual employers

Home care provider engaging local community with thriving digital network

25 Jul 2025 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from Eden Country Care about how their comprehensive digital network has transformed how they engage with the community, …read more

lady at computer with pen and paper

25 Jul 2025 Skills for Care

lady at computer with pen and paper

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from Eden Country Care about how their comprehensive digital network has transformed how they engage with the community, …read more

Digital

Good news story

Using technology to transform service management

10 Mar 2025 Paul de Savary

Paul de Savary, Executive Chairman at Home From Home Care, talks about their use of technology and data for effective care service management. read more

Paul de Savary

10 Mar 2025 Paul de Savary

Paul de Savary

Paul de Savary, Executive Chairman at Home From Home Care, talks about their use of technology and data for effective care service management. read more

Digital

How artificial intelligence can make social care better

18 Dec 2024 John Clarke

We hear from John Clarke, Head of Cloud and AI Advisory at Ancoris, on their hopes for AI and the future of adult social care. read more

Two ladies on laptop

18 Dec 2024 John Clarke

Two ladies on laptop

We hear from John Clarke, Head of Cloud and AI Advisory at Ancoris, on their hopes for AI and the future of adult social care. read more

Digital