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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

 


Shining a light on the mental health workforce

16 Nov 2020 Kathy Roberts

Kathy Roberts is the Chief Executive of the Association of Mental Health Providers, the national representative organisation for VCSE mental health se…read more

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16 Nov 2020 Kathy Roberts

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Kathy Roberts is the Chief Executive of the Association of Mental Health Providers, the national representative organisation for VCSE mental health se…read more

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Culture and diversity

Understanding leadership support and development needs of the adult social care sector

12 Nov 2020 Skills for Care

Strong leadership is at the heart of every good and outstanding care providing organisation, without good leadership we know the quality of care provi…read more

12 Nov 2020 Skills for Care

Strong leadership is at the heart of every good and outstanding care providing organisation, without good leadership we know the quality of care provi…read more

Leadership

Workforce development

A period of transition – support for upcoming inspector calls

02 Nov 2020 Rob Hargreaves

Information Service Manager Rob Hargreaves reflects on how the CQC new Transitional Monitoring Approach helps services to continue to deliver safe, ef…read more

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02 Nov 2020 Rob Hargreaves

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Information Service Manager Rob Hargreaves reflects on how the CQC new Transitional Monitoring Approach helps services to continue to deliver safe, ef…read more

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When life gives you lemons

02 Nov 2020 Dr Paula du Rand

Dr Paula du Rand (PhD Nursing) is the registered manager at Kineton Manor Nursing home in Warwickshire. Here she talks about the impact of the pandemi…read more

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02 Nov 2020 Dr Paula du Rand

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Dr Paula du Rand (PhD Nursing) is the registered manager at Kineton Manor Nursing home in Warwickshire. Here she talks about the impact of the pandemi…read more

Leadership

Life Under the 'Clapping for Carers' Radar – Part Three

16 Oct 2020 Tina Turnbull

Tina Turnbull is Chief Executive of People Matters, also holds voluntary roles as an Inclusive Growth Ambassador for Leeds City Council, is a director…read more

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16 Oct 2020 Tina Turnbull

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Tina Turnbull is Chief Executive of People Matters, also holds voluntary roles as an Inclusive Growth Ambassador for Leeds City Council, is a director…read more

Leadership

Life Under the 'Clapping for Carers' Radar – Part Two

15 Oct 2020 Tina Turnbull

Tina Turnbull is Chief Executive of People Matters, and also holds voluntary roles as an Inclusive Growth Ambassador for Leeds City Council, is a dire…read more

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15 Oct 2020 Tina Turnbull

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Tina Turnbull is Chief Executive of People Matters, and also holds voluntary roles as an Inclusive Growth Ambassador for Leeds City Council, is a dire…read more

Leadership

Life Under the 'Clapping for Carers' Radar – Part One

13 Oct 2020 Tina Turnbull

Tina Turnbull is Chief Executive of People Matters, and also holds voluntary roles as an Inclusive Growth Ambassador for Leeds City Council, is a dire…read more

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13 Oct 2020 Tina Turnbull

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Tina Turnbull is Chief Executive of People Matters, and also holds voluntary roles as an Inclusive Growth Ambassador for Leeds City Council, is a dire…read more

Leadership

Intersectionality: a smokescreen for exclusion?

05 Oct 2020 Clenton Farquharson MBE

In this blog, Clenton Farquarharson MBE, talks about intersectionality and what it means to him and society as a whole. read more

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05 Oct 2020 Clenton Farquharson MBE

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In this blog, Clenton Farquarharson MBE, talks about intersectionality and what it means to him and society as a whole. read more

Culture and diversity

Lived experience: Iron Boots over my shoes.

05 Oct 2020 Viola Nzira

This blog is written by Viola Nzira who talks about the minority status in the UK among people from BAME backgrounds working in social care. She belie…read more

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05 Oct 2020 Viola Nzira

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This blog is written by Viola Nzira who talks about the minority status in the UK among people from BAME backgrounds working in social care. She belie…read more

Culture and diversity

'Oh, I'm only a social care worker.'

29 Sep 2020 Jim Thomas

In the latest of his blogs our Head of Workforce Innovation Jim Thomas argues the adult social care sector needs to learn to value itself and what it …read more

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29 Sep 2020 Jim Thomas

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In the latest of his blogs our Head of Workforce Innovation Jim Thomas argues the adult social care sector needs to learn to value itself and what it …read more

Leadership

Recruitment

Retention