Blogs and articles

14 Jun 2022 Skills for Care

We spoke to a range of social care managers to find out more about the strategies and initiatives they have in place to create a positive work environ…read more

10 Jun 2022 Skills for Care

Residents of Sheffield Foyer, run by Guinness Care, celebrated the Queen’s Jubilee by inviting residents from Applegarth Close sheltered accommodation…read more

08 Jun 2022 Lucy Knight

Lucy Knight, Registered Manager of Valerie Manor shares how effective supervisions can support staff wellbeing and create a happy and healthy workplac…read more

03 Jun 2022 Skills for Care

Three social care organisations were delighted to attend a very special Jubilee Garden Party at Buckingham Palace last week, after being nominated to …read more

30 May 2022 Skills for Care

Liz Seymour, Registered Manager at Melrose Care talks to us about the achievements of her team during the pandemic, and her long career in care. read more

27 May 2022 Skills for Care

Radfield Home Care took home a win and two high commendations at the 2022 Home Care Awards in April, including ‘Best response to the coronavirus pande…read more

20 May 2022 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday, we look at the new online workplace mental health platform being used by Friends of the Elderly as part of its ‘Wellbeing pledge…read more

18 May 2022 Skills for Care

We know that one thing that can really support a happy and healthy workplace, is peer support. At Skills for Care, we facilitate a number of groups an…read more

16 May 2022 Jane Seal

Jane Seale of the Open University recently conducted research examining how people with a learning disability were being supported to use technologies…read more

13 May 2022 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we're sharing the story of a social care worker who got green fingered during the pandemic to help look after the garden of someo…read more