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International recruitment of nurses into social care - how do we ensure a good experience for all?

We hear four different perspectives on how we can ensure a good experience for international nurses recruited in social care. These are taken from a video discussion we held in December 2023.

How national projects are helping to support the adult social care workforce

Last year, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) launched several key initiatives to support the adult social care workforce and enhance staff skills. We hear from two individuals in the sector about their experiences with the Care Workforce Pathway and the Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS), exploring how these are making a difference on the ground.

How digital technology has improved the care I draw on

Dr Clenton Farquharson CBE is a Husband. Dad. Former carer. Black Disabled man. Associate Director, Think Local Act Personal (TLAP). He shares how technology has impacted the care he draws on.

Unique IQ CEO David Lynes ‘goes the distance’ for Care Workers’ Charity

CEO of home care technology firm Unique IQ raised £2,000 for The Care Workers’ Charity by competing in and winning an endurance cycling competition.

What it feels like to work for an 'outstanding' provider

An 'outstanding' rating can help you retain a loyal workforce who are proud to be part of your team. We spoke to Ellen Toulson an assistant team leader and Steven Guest a support worker at City Care Partnership about what it feels like working for an 'outstanding' rated provider.

Homecare provider offering free exercise classes

Home care provider Walfinch Newcastle has launched free, local exercise and activity sessions, partly inspired by Betty Dunn, from North Shields.

Priscilla Wakefield House achieves re-accreditation of Gold Standards Framework

This #GoodNewsFriday we’re saying well done to Priscilla Wakefield House for achieving re-accreditation of Gold Standards Framework.

How registered manager networks support isolated managers

Joseph David, CEO and Registered Manager of Crossroads Barnsley, talks to us about the value of Skills for Care registered manager networks.

Involving people who draw on care and support in recruitment

What does it mean to include people with lived experience in the recruitment process and why is it important? Marie Lovell, Hazel Griffiths and Gary Stark discuss.

Interview: building career pathways for staff to learn and grow

Ben Miller, Registered Manager, at Castleford House Nursing Home spoke to us about how they’ve developed career pathways which allow staff to develop their skills and progress within their organisation.