Blogs and articles

06 Dec 2024 Skills for Care

This week’s #GoodNewsFriday celebrates Future Directions, a Manchester care provider who won two awards at the recent Spirit of Manchester Awards. read more

29 Nov 2024 Skills for Care

We hear the story of Johnny Shepard, a supported person who walked 136 miles to raise money for Supportability, a Stockport-based social care organisa…read more

22 Nov 2024 Skills for Care

An inspirational #GoodNewsFriday where we hear how our very own Head of Area for the Midlands, Shirley Way, has won an award for her amazing contribut…read more

15 Nov 2024 Rachel Kelso

This #GoodNewsFriday, Rachel Kelso, Founder of Homecare Workers’ Group, talks to us about their free and independent support network for homecare work…read more

11 Nov 2024 Skills for Care

Sarah Boardman, Registered Manager at Manor Care Homes, shares some insight with us on how digital is helping them deliver a better care experience. read more

08 Nov 2024 Skills for Care

Spellman Care holds a specifical event to celebrate former members of the British Armed Forces and being friendly to veterans. read more

25 Oct 2024 Skills for Care

Every year Black History Month provides us with an opportunity to remember, reflect on and celebrate the contributions of Black people in society, pas…read more

04 Oct 2024 Dudley Sawyerr

Dudley Sawyerr is a care consultant and business strategist at People Care Services, in addition to being the Co-chair of Skills for Care’s Race Equit…read more

27 Sep 2024 Skills for Care

LDC Care Company held its first Care Heroes Awards to recognise the extraordinary efforts of its staff in providing compassionate support. read more

20 Sep 2024 Skills for Care

The care exchange podcast hits its 20,000 downloads milestone and celebrates glowing reviews from social care professionals. read more