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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.ukmailto:Catriona.Wilson@skillsforcare.org.uk

 


Spellman Care hosts monthly Veterans Cafe

13 Jun 2025 Skills for Care

It's #GoodNewsFriday. This week we hear about Spellman Care's most recent Veterans Cafe held at Steeton House. read more

veterans cafe

13 Jun 2025 Skills for Care

veterans cafe

It's #GoodNewsFriday. This week we hear about Spellman Care's most recent Veterans Cafe held at Steeton House. read more

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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

Claire Bates

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

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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

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

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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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

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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

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#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