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Stoke care home manager wins ‘highly-commended’ at Make a Difference Awards

Over the Christmas and New Year period we’re sharing some additional good news stories from the sector in 2023. This time we say well done to Lesley Kokai on her award win.

How to identify learning needs in your team to support staff retention

We know that providing learning and development opportunities is a key component in retaining your staff. Providing learning and development motivates staff, allows them to develop new skills, feel valued, and progress.

My 30-year career working in social care

Liz Seymour, Registered Manager at Melrose Care talks to us about the achievements of her team during the pandemic, and her long career in care.

LGBTQ+ learning framework

This page describes the LGBTQ+ learning framework which offers development of knowledge, skills and values for working affirmatively with LGBTQ+ people in later life.

How to get started using international recruitment to build your team

Recruiting from overseas can be an effective way to build your team with skilled people looking for opportunities abroad, and can be one step towards tackling current recruitment and retention challenges in social care.

How to know if you’re planning effectively

Workforce planning means making sure you have the right people with the right skills to meet your organisational needs. We look at how to make sure you’re planning effectively.

Supporting Learning Disability Week

We’re pleased to be supporting Learning Disability Week this year, which is focusing on busting myths about living life with a learning disability. By showcasing the achievements of people with a learning disability, the campaign is hoping to change perceptions about their important role in our society.

Resources to support with building digital skills and confidence

We take a look at some of the resources we have available to help you build your digital confidence.

How Leeds City Council’s Community Health and Well-being Service is making lives better

In this article, we hear from Cath Roff MBE, Project Director: Social Care Transformation, on the launch of the ‘Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care’ and their upcoming Community Health and Well-being Service.

How apprenticeships can kickstart careers in care

We hear from two apprentices at St Monica’s Trust about how their apprenticeship has helped get them started with a career in care.