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#CelebratingSocialCare: your good news stories

Throughout April Skills for Care is #CelebratingSocialCare and all the great work happening across the sector. In this article we hear about activities happening at different providers.

Why I work in care: advice and inspiration from people in the sector

As part of our #RecruitmentReady spotlight we’re providing support and information for people who are new to the sector or those considering a career in care to find out more about the different job roles available in the sector and the value of choosing a career in care.

Future Directions’ drop-in music sessions hit the right note with the people they support

Future Directions’ homes are alive to the sound of music, with visits from their very own Music Man, Kevin Phoenix.

Interview: from occupational therapist to setting up my own care agency

Derek Sleater has had a varied career in social care, starting out working in occupational therapy and working his way up the ladder in that area before deciding to step in a new direction and set up his own care agency which launched in May 2021. He shares his journey with us.

Safe and fair recruitment

Safe and fair recruitment - a guide to employing people with convictions in social care. Updated December 2020.

Safe and fair recruitment guide

Safe and fair recruitment - a guide to employing people with convictions in social care. Updated January 2024

Opening doors to the older LGBT community

Alice Wallace, Director of Opening Doors London, tells us about the work they do providing services and support for the older LGBT community.

Life Under the 'Clapping for Carers' Radar – Part One

Tina Turnbull is Chief Executive of People Matters, and also holds voluntary roles as an Inclusive Growth Ambassador for Leeds City Council, is a director of Leeds City Credit Union and a governor at a local NHS Trust. In the first of three blogs Tina looks at the impact of the virus on her organisation.

Research shows how music can help to support positive wellbeing

Music for Dementia is encouraging care workers to unlock the power of music to support their own health and wellbeing during challenging times.

Flu jabs

This page features information about flu vaccinations, including who is eligible, how to access a free flu jab and links to practical resources assist in reminding and encourage people to get vaccinated.