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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

 


Skills for Care launches ASC-WDS data service and new Benefits Bundle

22 Nov 2021 Skills for Care

Skills for Care is celebrating the launch of the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS), funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (D…read more

22 Nov 2021 Skills for Care

Skills for Care is celebrating the launch of the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS), funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (D…read more

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ASC-WDS

Making our new three year strategy come to life

05 Aug 2021 Oonagh Smyth

Yesterday we launched our new three year strategy and here our CEO Oonagh Smyth considers how we can bring it to life as the sector enters a period of…read more

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05 Aug 2021 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

Yesterday we launched our new three year strategy and here our CEO Oonagh Smyth considers how we can bring it to life as the sector enters a period of…read more

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Our new strategy is a milestone for Skills for Care

04 Aug 2021 Oonagh Smyth

As Skills for Care launches a new three-year strategy our CEO Oonagh Smyth looks at what it means for our organisation and the wider adult social care…read more

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04 Aug 2021 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

As Skills for Care launches a new three-year strategy our CEO Oonagh Smyth looks at what it means for our organisation and the wider adult social care…read more

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Can you support the social care workforce as Skills for Care's new chair?

28 May 2021 Moira Gibb

Our current Chair of Trustees Dame Moira Gibb looks back at her time as chair and why it’s such a great role for anyone with an interest in adult soci…read more

Moira-Gibb

28 May 2021 Moira Gibb

Moira-Gibb

Our current Chair of Trustees Dame Moira Gibb looks back at her time as chair and why it’s such a great role for anyone with an interest in adult soci…read more

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And it's goodbye from him and hello to her

03 Mar 2021 Andy Tilden

Andy Tilden says goodbye to his role of Operations Director and welcomes our new Operations Director Tricia Pereira. read more

03 Mar 2021 Andy Tilden

Andy Tilden says goodbye to his role of Operations Director and welcomes our new Operations Director Tricia Pereira. read more

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Our pledge supporting full and equal contribution at events from people who draw on social care

22 Feb 2021 Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth pledges that when speaking at a public event she will ask organisers to ensure full and equal contribution from people who draw o…read more

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

22 Feb 2021 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth pledges that when speaking at a public event she will ask organisers to ensure full and equal contribution from people who draw o…read more

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Putting equality, diversity and inclusion at the centre of our work

05 Feb 2021 Jenny Paton

As Race Equality Week draws to a close our Directors of Strategy, Impact & Policy Jenny Paton and Sarah Gilbert consider what Skills for Care can do i…read more

Sarah-and-Jenny

05 Feb 2021 Jenny Paton

Sarah-and-Jenny

As Race Equality Week draws to a close our Directors of Strategy, Impact & Policy Jenny Paton and Sarah Gilbert consider what Skills for Care can do i…read more

Culture and diversity

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Thank you for everything you have done

07 Dec 2020 Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth reflects on a challenging year and expresses thanks to everyone working in adult social care. read more

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07 Dec 2020 Oonagh Smyth

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Our CEO Oonagh Smyth reflects on a challenging year and expresses thanks to everyone working in adult social care. read more

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Looking to the future

14 May 2020 Oonagh Smyth

At Skills for Care we have been thinking about the future, while supporting the sector in the here and now. Our CEO Oonagh Smyth looks at what the fu…read more

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14 May 2020 Oonagh Smyth

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At Skills for Care we have been thinking about the future, while supporting the sector in the here and now. Our CEO Oonagh Smyth looks at what the fu…read more

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Open letter welcoming our new CEO

04 Mar 2020 Andy Tilden

Andy Tilden, interim CEO writes an open letter to welcome our new CEO Oonagh Smyth. read more

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04 Mar 2020 Andy Tilden

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Andy Tilden, interim CEO writes an open letter to welcome our new CEO Oonagh Smyth. read more

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