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Take a look at through our blogs and articles where you'll find top tips, insights from others working in the sector, and round-ups of our key resources.

If you’d be interested in writing a blog or being interviewed for one our pieces please email catriona.wilson@skillsforcare.org.uk.

 


Winners celebrated at Leeds Quality in Care Awards

25 Aug 2023 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we’re saying well done to everyone name a winner at the Leeds Quality in Care Awards announced earlier this year. read more

leeds quality care awards

25 Aug 2023 Skills for Care

leeds quality care awards

This #GoodNewsFriday we’re saying well done to everyone name a winner at the Leeds Quality in Care Awards announced earlier this year. read more

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Virtual ‘yellow brick road’ app for people with dementia awarded £80,000 Longitude Prize

18 Aug 2023 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we’re saying well done to the Dorothy app, Care City and TPXimpact who were named as semi-finalists in the Longitude Prize on Dem…read more

dorothy app

18 Aug 2023 Skills for Care

dorothy app

This #GoodNewsFriday we’re saying well done to the Dorothy app, Care City and TPXimpact who were named as semi-finalists in the Longitude Prize on Dem…read more

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Paragon Skills has won Training Provider of the Year at the AAC Apprenticeship Awards

11 Aug 2023 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we’re saying well done to Paragon Skills who were named ‘Training Provider of the Year’ at this year’s AAC Apprenticeship Awards.read more

Mark-Botha

11 Aug 2023 Skills for Care

Mark-Botha

This #GoodNewsFriday we’re saying well done to Paragon Skills who were named ‘Training Provider of the Year’ at this year’s AAC Apprenticeship Awards.read more

Apprenticeships

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Learning and development

Care coordinator wins award

04 Aug 2023 Skills for Care

Becky Bartlett, Complete Care West Yorkshire won the Home Care Coordinator Regional Finalist at the Great British Care Awards whilst Pauline Thompson…read more

national care award becky

04 Aug 2023 Skills for Care

national care award becky

Becky Bartlett, Complete Care West Yorkshire won the Home Care Coordinator Regional Finalist at the Great British Care Awards whilst Pauline Thompson…read more

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Registered manager receives MBE for services to social care

28 Jul 2023 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we’re saying well done to Julie Shield, Registered Manager, Abbeyvale Care Centre part of the National Care Group, who received a…read more

Julie Shield with her MBE

28 Jul 2023 Skills for Care

Julie Shield with her MBE

This #GoodNewsFriday we’re saying well done to Julie Shield, Registered Manager, Abbeyvale Care Centre part of the National Care Group, who received a…read more

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Home Instead Maidenhead, Henley & Wallingford share how they’ve developed a #PositiveWorkplaceCulture

21 Jul 2023 Skills for Care

Home Instead Maidenhead, Henley & Wallingford shares the initiatives they’ve put in place to create a positive workplace culture for their team. read more

home instead

21 Jul 2023 Skills for Care

home instead

Home Instead Maidenhead, Henley & Wallingford shares the initiatives they’ve put in place to create a positive workplace culture for their team. read more

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HC-One team proud of award for positive workplace culture

14 Jul 2023 Skills for Care

Care group HC-One tells us how one of their care homes was presented with a ‘Transformational Team Award’ for encouraging a positive workplace culture…read more

Kings Park care home hc-one

14 Jul 2023 Skills for Care

Kings Park care home hc-one

Care group HC-One tells us how one of their care homes was presented with a ‘Transformational Team Award’ for encouraging a positive workplace culture…read more

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Askham Village Community celebrates team’s diverse cultures

07 Jul 2023 Skills for Care

Askham Village Community share how celebrating their diverse workforce supports their #PositiveWorkplaceCulture. read more

Team photo at Askham Village Community celebrating diverse cultures

07 Jul 2023 Skills for Care

Team photo at Askham Village Community celebrating diverse cultures

Askham Village Community share how celebrating their diverse workforce supports their #PositiveWorkplaceCulture. read more

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Culture and diversity

Placing happiness at the heart of PossAbilities

30 Jun 2023 Skills for Care

For care provider PossAbilities, ‘be happy’ is one of their core values. They share how they create a positive workplace culture for their staff. read more

Group of social care workers chatting and smiling around a table during a meeting

30 Jun 2023 Skills for Care

Group of social care workers chatting and smiling around a table during a meeting

For care provider PossAbilities, ‘be happy’ is one of their core values. They share how they create a positive workplace culture for their staff. read more

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Culture and diversity

Persona Care introduce Ideas Hub as part of their positive workplace culture

23 Jun 2023 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday, Persona Care tells us about their Ideas Hub which supports a positive workplace culture for staff. read more

persona care

23 Jun 2023 Skills for Care

persona care

This #GoodNewsFriday, Persona Care tells us about their Ideas Hub which supports a positive workplace culture for staff. read more

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