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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

 


Care organisations enjoy World Cup celebrations

10 Jul 2026 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear how different care organisations have been joining in with the World Cup. read more

world cup

10 Jul 2026 Skills for Care

world cup

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear how different care organisations have been joining in with the World Cup. read more

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Care First 24 staff enjoy the benefits of a lunchtime wellbeing walk

03 Jul 2026 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from Care First 24 about their new lunchtime wellbeing walk. read more

wellbeing walk

03 Jul 2026 Skills for Care

wellbeing walk

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from Care First 24 about their new lunchtime wellbeing walk. read more

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Gold Chief Nursing Officer Awards presented at LDC Care

26 Jun 2026 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from LDC Care about how some of their team members and a person they support received a Gold Award from Chief Nursing Off…read more

cno awards ldc care

26 Jun 2026 Skills for Care

cno awards ldc care

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from LDC Care about how some of their team members and a person they support received a Gold Award from Chief Nursing Off…read more

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Young couple share their positive experience as shared lives carers

19 Jun 2026 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from a young couple about why they love being shared lives carers for a young man named Adam. read more

Image 1 - shared lives

19 Jun 2026 Skills for Care

Image 1 - shared lives

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from a young couple about why they love being shared lives carers for a young man named Adam. read more

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Care home sets up popular weekly dominoes club

12 Jun 2026 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about the weekly Dominoes club at Friends of the Elderly's care home The Lawn. read more

dominoes

12 Jun 2026 Skills for Care

dominoes

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about the weekly Dominoes club at Friends of the Elderly's care home The Lawn. read more

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Care home turns evenings into a bedtime disco

05 Jun 2026 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about Sundial Care Home’s new bedtime disco routine. read more

sundial disco

05 Jun 2026 Skills for Care

sundial disco

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about Sundial Care Home’s new bedtime disco routine. read more

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Spellman Care names finalists at Stars of Social Care Awards

29 May 2026 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from Spellman Care about the numerous awards their team has been shortlisted for at the Stars of Social Care Awards. read more

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29 May 2026 Skills for Care

spellmancarelogobw

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from Spellman Care about the numerous awards their team has been shortlisted for at the Stars of Social Care Awards. read more

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AI in Social Work Summit is a proud event for Skills for Care and Social Work England

22 May 2026 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we reflect on the success of the AI in Social Work Summit held this week by Skills for Care and Social Work England. read more

AI summit speakers opening welcome

22 May 2026 Skills for Care

AI summit speakers opening welcome

This #GoodNewsFriday we reflect on the success of the AI in Social Work Summit held this week by Skills for Care and Social Work England. read more

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Care home launches new gardening club ‘Sunshine and Soil’

15 May 2026 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from Gibraltar Nursing Home about their new gardening club. read more

sunshine and soil

15 May 2026 Skills for Care

sunshine and soil

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from Gibraltar Nursing Home about their new gardening club. read more

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From one generation to the next: a family business story worth celebrating

08 May 2026 Claire Callaghan

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from Claire Callaghan of Knoll Care Partnership about their family-run organisation as they prepare to pass the reins on …read more

knoll care

08 May 2026 Claire Callaghan

knoll care

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from Claire Callaghan of Knoll Care Partnership about their family-run organisation as they prepare to pass the reins on …read more

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