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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

 


#SalutingOurSisters: Francesca Darby shares her career story this Black History Month

27 Oct 2023 Francesca Darby

October is Black History Month, and this year’s focus is on #SalutingOurSisters – celebrating the achievements of Black women. In honour of this we’re…read more

francesca

27 Oct 2023 Francesca Darby

francesca

October is Black History Month, and this year’s focus is on #SalutingOurSisters – celebrating the achievements of Black women. In honour of this we’re…read more

Culture and diversity

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#SalutingOurSisters: Grace Salmon shares her career story this Black History Month

06 Oct 2023 Grace Salmon

October is Black History Month, and this year’s focus is on #SalutingOurSisters – celebrating the achievements of Black women. In honour of this we’re…read more

grace-salmon

06 Oct 2023 Grace Salmon

grace-salmon

October is Black History Month, and this year’s focus is on #SalutingOurSisters – celebrating the achievements of Black women. In honour of this we’re…read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

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#SalutingOurSisters: Tricia Pereira, shares her career story this Black History Month

29 Sep 2023 Tricia Pereira

October is Black History Month, and this year’s focus is on #SalutingOurSisters – celebrating the achievements of Black women. In honour of this, we’r…read more

TriciaP

29 Sep 2023 Tricia Pereira

TriciaP

October is Black History Month, and this year’s focus is on #SalutingOurSisters – celebrating the achievements of Black women. In honour of this, we’r…read more

Culture and diversity

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Leadership

Skills for Care

Skills for Care locality manager awarded for outstanding contribution to social care

22 Sep 2023 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we’re saying a big well done to Skills for Care’s Angela Thompson, Locality Manager (Yorkshire and Humber/North East) for receivi…read more

angela thompson

22 Sep 2023 Skills for Care

angela thompson

This #GoodNewsFriday we’re saying a big well done to Skills for Care’s Angela Thompson, Locality Manager (Yorkshire and Humber/North East) for receivi…read more

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Skills for Care

We hear from men working across social care about why they love their job

15 Sep 2023 Skills for Care

Men only account for 18% of the adult social care workforce in England. It’s important to encourage more men to consider a career in social care, so t…read more

George Fletcher

15 Sep 2023 Skills for Care

George Fletcher

Men only account for 18% of the adult social care workforce in England. It’s important to encourage more men to consider a career in social care, so t…read more

Culture and diversity

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Recruitment

Social care workers honoured at Number 10 reception

08 Sep 2023 Skills for Care

Social care workers enjoyed a special reception at Number 10 Downing Street, including attendees put forward by Skills for Care. read more

care workers with minister at number 10 reception

08 Sep 2023 Skills for Care

care workers with minister at number 10 reception

Social care workers enjoyed a special reception at Number 10 Downing Street, including attendees put forward by Skills for Care. read more

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Winners celebrated at 2023 Paragon Skills Apprenticeship Awards

01 Sep 2023 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we're saying well done to all the winners at the 2023 Paragon Skills Apprenticeship Awards. read more

Paragon Skills - Virtual Stage

01 Sep 2023 Skills for Care

Paragon Skills - Virtual Stage

This #GoodNewsFriday we're saying well done to all the winners at the 2023 Paragon Skills Apprenticeship Awards. read more

Apprenticeships

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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

Good news story

Learning and development