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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 personalised digital learning in social care

20 Nov 2024 Ceri Vaughan

Ceri Vaughan, Learning and Development Officer for the Social Work Development Team at Bradford Metropolitan District Council, tells us about their ap…read more

Lady leading training

20 Nov 2024 Ceri Vaughan

Lady leading training

Ceri Vaughan, Learning and Development Officer for the Social Work Development Team at Bradford Metropolitan District Council, tells us about their ap…read more

Learning and development

Digital

Becoming confident and making an impact with digital and AI

18 Nov 2024 Gill Horne

Gill Horne, Programme Director - Care Services at Rowcroft Hospice, talks to us about how she went from a senior hospice nurse to helping develop digi…read more

Lady with computer

18 Nov 2024 Gill Horne

Lady with computer

Gill Horne, Programme Director - Care Services at Rowcroft Hospice, talks to us about how she went from a senior hospice nurse to helping develop digi…read more

Digital

New peer support network for domiciliary care workers

15 Nov 2024 Rachel Kelso

This #GoodNewsFriday, Rachel Kelso, Founder of Homecare Workers’ Group, talks to us about their free and independent support network for homecare work…read more

Robin Hood action photo 2

15 Nov 2024 Rachel Kelso

Robin Hood action photo 2

This #GoodNewsFriday, Rachel Kelso, Founder of Homecare Workers’ Group, talks to us about their free and independent support network for homecare work…read more

Good news story

Supporting digital transformation and CQC compliance in adult social

13 Nov 2024 Skills for Care

Reflections on a recent digital transformation event where a Skills for Care locality manager encouraged two social care providers to consider digital…read more

People around computer

13 Nov 2024 Skills for Care

People around computer

Reflections on a recent digital transformation event where a Skills for Care locality manager encouraged two social care providers to consider digital…read more

Digital

CQC

How digital processes have improved the experience of people drawing on care and support

11 Nov 2024 Skills for Care

Sarah Boardman, Registered Manager at Manor Care Homes, shares some insight with us on how digital is helping them deliver a better care experience. read more

two people on apple mac

11 Nov 2024 Skills for Care

two people on apple mac

Sarah Boardman, Registered Manager at Manor Care Homes, shares some insight with us on how digital is helping them deliver a better care experience. read more

Good news story

Spellman Care celebrates British Armed Forces veterans

08 Nov 2024 Skills for Care

Spellman Care holds a specifical event to celebrate former members of the British Armed Forces and being friendly to veterans. read more

spellman veterans picture

08 Nov 2024 Skills for Care

spellman veterans picture

Spellman Care holds a specifical event to celebrate former members of the British Armed Forces and being friendly to veterans. read more

Good news story

Resources to support with building digital skills and confidence

06 Nov 2024 Skills for Care

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

People in classroom

06 Nov 2024 Skills for Care

People in classroom

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

Learning and development

Digital

How digital confidence leads to better care and support

04 Nov 2024 Jane Brightman

As we launch our ‘Building digital confidence’ campaign, Jane Brightman, our Head of Workforce Strategy, discusses why digital confidence is so import…read more

Lady with projector

04 Nov 2024 Jane Brightman

Lady with projector

As we launch our ‘Building digital confidence’ campaign, Jane Brightman, our Head of Workforce Strategy, discusses why digital confidence is so import…read more

Digital

Recognising nursing excellence in adult social care

01 Nov 2024 Skills for Care

We use this #GoodNewsFriday to celebrate some of the leading nurses from our sector. read more

Cheif nurse awards

01 Nov 2024 Skills for Care

Cheif nurse awards

We use this #GoodNewsFriday to celebrate some of the leading nurses from our sector. read more

Nursing

5 Top tips for managing your ASC-WDS account

30 Oct 2024 Skills for Care

We share some of our top tips for ASC-WDS users, helping them to better manage their account and get the most out of it. read more

Staff around PC

30 Oct 2024 Skills for Care

Staff around PC

We share some of our top tips for ASC-WDS users, helping them to better manage their account and get the most out of it. read more

ASC-WDS