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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.

 


Advice and resources for supporting mental wellbeing among the social care workforce

12 May 2021 Skills for Care

Mental Health Awareness Week is a key time for reflecting on the importance of mental wellbeing and encouraging conversations about mental health. At …read more

12 May 2021 Skills for Care

Mental Health Awareness Week is a key time for reflecting on the importance of mental wellbeing and encouraging conversations about mental health. At …read more

Wellbeing

Workforce development

Dying Matters: end of life care and education during lockdown

10 May 2021 Jane Ashworth and Pauline Howard

This week marks Dying Matters Awareness Week – focusing on the importance of being #InAGoodPlace to die. Jane Ashworth and Pauline Howard from Springh…read more

10 May 2021 Jane Ashworth and Pauline Howard

This week marks Dying Matters Awareness Week – focusing on the importance of being #InAGoodPlace to die. Jane Ashworth and Pauline Howard from Springh…read more

Workforce development

Embracing apprenticeships

29 Mar 2021 Jenny Docherty

With life set to return to some level of normality over the coming months, we believe that now is the right time to consider using apprenticeships to …read more

Man and woman smiling and working

29 Mar 2021 Jenny Docherty

Man and woman smiling and working

With life set to return to some level of normality over the coming months, we believe that now is the right time to consider using apprenticeships to …read more

Recruitment

Workforce development

The Personalised Care – Peer Leadership Development Programme

01 Feb 2021 Skills for Care

The Personalised Care Group at NHS England and NHS Improvement has developed an exciting and innovative online personal development programme aimed at…read more

01 Feb 2021 Skills for Care

The Personalised Care Group at NHS England and NHS Improvement has developed an exciting and innovative online personal development programme aimed at…read more

Workforce development

Coaching works

04 Jan 2021 Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth reflects on the benefits of coaching and shares insights from her own experience on the impact the coaching can have. read more

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

04 Jan 2021 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth reflects on the benefits of coaching and shares insights from her own experience on the impact the coaching can have. read more

Workforce development

Leadership

Supporting learning and development during the pandemic

14 Dec 2020 Skills for Care

During the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, learning and development continues to be integral in ensuring the workforce has the skills and …read more

14 Dec 2020 Skills for Care

During the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, learning and development continues to be integral in ensuring the workforce has the skills and …read more

Workforce development

Celebrating and supporting registered managers

08 Dec 2020 Skills for Care

At Skills for Care, our aim is to provide as much dedicated support and information for all registered managers and front-line managers throughout the…read more

08 Dec 2020 Skills for Care

At Skills for Care, our aim is to provide as much dedicated support and information for all registered managers and front-line managers throughout the…read more

Leadership

Wellbeing

Workforce development

Understanding leadership support and development needs of the adult social care sector

12 Nov 2020 Skills for Care

Strong leadership is at the heart of every good and outstanding care providing organisation, without good leadership we know the quality of care provi…read more

12 Nov 2020 Skills for Care

Strong leadership is at the heart of every good and outstanding care providing organisation, without good leadership we know the quality of care provi…read more

Leadership

Workforce development

Sector-based Work Academy Programme - the answer to your recruitment needs

17 Sep 2020 Julie Abbott

Julie Abbott, Senior National Account Manager, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), explains why Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (SWAP) could …read more

17 Sep 2020 Julie Abbott

Julie Abbott, Senior National Account Manager, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), explains why Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (SWAP) could …read more

Recruitment

Workforce development

Dying Matters: The impact of COVID-19 on adult social care

13 May 2020 Claire Henry

Claire Henry, former CEO of the National End of Life Care Programme, is a nationally respected expert on end of life care. She is currently working on…read more

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13 May 2020 Claire Henry

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Claire Henry, former CEO of the National End of Life Care Programme, is a nationally respected expert on end of life care. She is currently working on…read more

Workforce development

Wellbeing