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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

 


Creating inclusive futures for LGBTQ+ older adults

28 Feb 2025 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday, we celebrate the inspiring work of Safe Ageing No Discrimination (SAND), a community organisation dedicated to improving the exp…read more

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28 Feb 2025 Skills for Care

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This #GoodNewsFriday, we celebrate the inspiring work of Safe Ageing No Discrimination (SAND), a community organisation dedicated to improving the exp…read more

Good news story

What are CQC regulated services getting right about learning and development?

26 Feb 2025 Rob Hargreaves

Rob Hargreaves, Skills for Care’s lead for CQC related guidance and advice, has been looking at how the CQC assessments celebrate learning and develop…read more

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26 Feb 2025 Rob Hargreaves

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Rob Hargreaves, Skills for Care’s lead for CQC related guidance and advice, has been looking at how the CQC assessments celebrate learning and develop…read more

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

24 Feb 2025 Skills for Care

Last year, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) launched several key initiatives to support the adult social care workforce and enhance sta…read more

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24 Feb 2025 Skills for Care

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Last year, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) launched several key initiatives to support the adult social care workforce and enhance sta…read more

Learning and development

Celebrating Pride and people’s individuality

21 Feb 2025 Cheryll Champion

Cheryll Champion, Quality and Compliance Manager at LDC Care, shares how her services support men exploring dressing in women’s clothes to feel valued…read more

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21 Feb 2025 Cheryll Champion

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Cheryll Champion, Quality and Compliance Manager at LDC Care, shares how her services support men exploring dressing in women’s clothes to feel valued…read more

Good news story

Leadership programmes for aspiring directors

19 Feb 2025 Jane McCabe

Jayne McCabe, National Leadership and Management Lead at Skills for Care, discusses the launch of two programmes designed to support aspiring social c…read more

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19 Feb 2025 Jane McCabe

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Jayne McCabe, National Leadership and Management Lead at Skills for Care, discusses the launch of two programmes designed to support aspiring social c…read more

Learning and development

Learning and development resources for managers

17 Feb 2025 Skills for Care

We run through some of the learning and development resources available to managers. read more

People learning in classroom

17 Feb 2025 Skills for Care

People learning in classroom

We run through some of the learning and development resources available to managers. read more

Learning and development

Residential care home leads the way in LGBTQ+ inclusivity

14 Feb 2025 Colin Scott

The Maples, a residential care home in East Sussex supporting 22 older adults, is pioneering LGBTQ+ inclusivity under the leadership of registered man…read more

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14 Feb 2025 Colin Scott

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The Maples, a residential care home in East Sussex supporting 22 older adults, is pioneering LGBTQ+ inclusivity under the leadership of registered man…read more

Good news story

Culture and diversity

Using apprenticeships to support nursing careers in social care

12 Feb 2025 Skills for Care

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we look at how Landermeads Nursing Home is using apprenticeships to support nursing roles in their organisati…read more

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12 Feb 2025 Skills for Care

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As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we look at how Landermeads Nursing Home is using apprenticeships to support nursing roles in their organisati…read more

Apprenticeships

Learning and development

Supporting LGBTQ+ inclusivity: Essential resources for support and awareness

10 Feb 2025 Skills for Care

As we continue to support LGBT History Month throughout February, we’ve rounded-up some of the resources available to support you with improving LGBTQ…read more

10 Feb 2025 Skills for Care

As we continue to support LGBT History Month throughout February, we’ve rounded-up some of the resources available to support you with improving LGBTQ…read more

Culture and diversity

Learning and development

Moving Up: supporting diversity in leaders and managers

07 Feb 2025 Lisa Govier

We hear from Lisa Govier, Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Dimensions, along with her colleagues Sharon Ngwenya, Locality Manager, and Ife…read more

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07 Feb 2025 Lisa Govier

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We hear from Lisa Govier, Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Dimensions, along with her colleagues Sharon Ngwenya, Locality Manager, and Ife…read more

Leadership

Learning and development