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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 alexander.haswell@skillsforcare.org.uk

 


#CelebratingSocialCare: recognising excellence within the care industry

10 Apr 2024 Skills for Care

Throughout April we’re #CelebratingSocialCare and all the great work happening across the sector. In this article we hear the stories of award-winning…read more

10 Apr 2024 Skills for Care

Throughout April we’re #CelebratingSocialCare and all the great work happening across the sector. In this article we hear the stories of award-winning…read more

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#CelebratingSocialCare: care heroes across the country

08 Apr 2024 Skills for Care

Throughout April we’re #CelebratingSocialCare and all the great work happening across the sector. In this article we hear about award winners and hero…read more

08 Apr 2024 Skills for Care

Throughout April we’re #CelebratingSocialCare and all the great work happening across the sector. In this article we hear about award winners and hero…read more

Good news story

#CelebratingSocialCare: Great British Care Awards winners

05 Apr 2024 Skills for Care

Throughout April we’re #CelebratingSocialCare and all the great work happening across the sector. In this article we celebrate some of the recent winn…read more

05 Apr 2024 Skills for Care

Throughout April we’re #CelebratingSocialCare and all the great work happening across the sector. In this article we celebrate some of the recent winn…read more

Good news story

#CelebratingSocialCare: your good news stories

03 Apr 2024 Skills for Care

Throughout April Skills for Care is #CelebratingSocialCare and all the great work happening across the sector. In this article we hear about activitie…read more

03 Apr 2024 Skills for Care

Throughout April Skills for Care is #CelebratingSocialCare and all the great work happening across the sector. In this article we hear about activitie…read more

Good news story

How a tech lending library is transforming lives in social care

29 Mar 2024 Skills for Care

Alternative Futures Group (AFG) houses a Tech Lending Library that allows those it supports to borrow and try out different technologies. read more

Stella with robotic dog

29 Mar 2024 Skills for Care

Stella with robotic dog

Alternative Futures Group (AFG) houses a Tech Lending Library that allows those it supports to borrow and try out different technologies. read more

Digital

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LDC Care Co awarded Chief Nurse Adult Social Care Award

22 Mar 2024 Skills for Care

LDC Care Co were delighted to receive a Chief Nurse Adult Social Care Award following a visit from Deborah Sturdy. read more

deborah sturdy with ldc co

22 Mar 2024 Skills for Care

deborah sturdy with ldc co

LDC Care Co were delighted to receive a Chief Nurse Adult Social Care Award following a visit from Deborah Sturdy. read more

Culture and diversity

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Recruitment

Benefits of being a registered manager member

15 Mar 2024 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from registered managers who are signed up to Skills for Care's membership offer about how it benefits them. read more

Social work area meeting

15 Mar 2024 Skills for Care

Social work area meeting

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from registered managers who are signed up to Skills for Care's membership offer about how it benefits them. read more

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Leadership

Management

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Women leaders in social care discuss their work on SC-WRES this International Women’s Day

08 Mar 2024 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday and in honour of International Women’s Day we hear from four women leaders in social care about their important and inspirational…read more

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08 Mar 2024 Skills for Care

TriciaP

This #GoodNewsFriday and in honour of International Women’s Day we hear from four women leaders in social care about their important and inspirational…read more

Culture and diversity

Good news story

Skills for Care

Borough Care celebrates staff completing the Care Certificate

01 Mar 2024 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from Borough Care about their celebration event to recognise staff who’ve completed the Care Certificate. read more

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01 Mar 2024 Skills for Care

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This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from Borough Care about their celebration event to recognise staff who’ve completed the Care Certificate. read more

Learning and development

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Brighton and Hove uses LGBTQ+ Learning Framework to examine EDI improvements

23 Feb 2024 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday and in recognition of LGBT History Month we hear from Brighton and Hove local authority about they’ve utilised the LGBTQ+ Learnin…read more

Employees shaking hands

23 Feb 2024 Skills for Care

Employees shaking hands

This #GoodNewsFriday and in recognition of LGBT History Month we hear from Brighton and Hove local authority about they’ve utilised the LGBTQ+ Learnin…read more

Culture and diversity

Good news story