Blogs and articles

27 Jan 2023 Skills for Care

Robert Lamacraft, chef at Highwater House, has worked with a group of residents to create a piece of art named ‘Journey of life’. read more

25 Jan 2023 Skills for Care

We explain how you can Skills for Care’s Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) to store your training records and make sure staff’s learning …read more

23 Jan 2023 Skills for Care

We look at what learning and development opportunities are available for social care workers this year, to help you and your team keep learning. read more

20 Jan 2023 Skills for Care

Lee Mount Care Home in Halifax was named one of the best in the region based on reviews from residents and their families. read more

18 Jan 2023 Skills for Care

Funding is available to support individual employers to cover some of the cost of learning and development for themselves or the personal assistants w…read more

17 Jan 2023 Skills for Care

Learning and development is important for everyone working across social care. We look at funding options which can help to cover the costs. read more

13 Jan 2023 Skills for Care

Chosen Care Group were delighted to win three awards at the regional Great British Care Awards in London. read more

11 Jan 2023 Skills for Care

As the new year begins, we look at how you can get started with planning learning and development for your team this year. read more

06 Jan 2023 Skills for Care

Two newly qualified social workers who’ve recently completed their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) were awarded a ‘Newly qualified so…read more

30 Dec 2022 Skills for Care

It was a proud day for the whole team at Bowfell House when one of their care workers scooped the ‘Newcome of the year’ award at the regional Great Br…read more