Browser does not support script.
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
The Level 2 Care Certificate Qualification
20 Jan 2025 Skills for Care
In this article, we delve into the newly launched Level 2 Care Certificate Qualification, exploring its origins, the reasons behind its development, a…read more
Learning and development
Nightingale Hammerson receives the 2024 London regional finalist’s Care Home Employer Award
17 Jan 2025 Skills for Care
We hear how a London care provider has won some regional titles at the Great British Care Awards and is going to the final in March 2025! read more
Good news story
How the Department of Health and Social Care is supporting learning and development
15 Jan 2025 Gareth Young
Gareth Young, Deputy Director for Adult Social Care Workforce Reform at the Department of Health and Social Care, shares how their current projects wo…read more
Approaches to learning in social care
13 Jan 2025 Skills for Care
We look at some recent case studies that highlight the different ways people and organisations can learn in social care. read more
Chloe Austin's remarkable journey
10 Jan 2025 Skills for Care
In this Good News Friday, we hear a story of amazing resilience and strength from a registered nurse who overcame a tragic accident during the early s…read more
The Care Workforce Pathway as a roadmap for development and progression
08 Jan 2025 Rob Newby
Rob Newby, our Head of National Workforce Development, Capability & Skills, talks about the Care Workforce Pathway and what it means to care providers…read more
Why learning and development matters
06 Jan 2025 Oonagh Smyth
As we launch our ‘Learning and development matters’ campaign, our CEO Oonagh Smyth reflects on why learning and development is more important than eve…read more
Spellman Care's Christmas appeal a resounding success!
03 Jan 2025 Skills for Care
This #GoodNewsFriday, we hear about a successful Christmas present appeal that provided gifts for hospital residents who unfortunately couldn’t be wit…read more
Merseyside autism charity named best north west employer at GB Care Awards
27 Dec 2024 Skills for Care
We take this #GoodNewsFriday to celebrate a Bromborough-based charity supporting autistic adults that has been recognised as the one of the best emplo…read more
Building a stronger social care nursing community
23 Dec 2024 Deborah Sturdy
Deborah Sturdy CBE, Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, reflects on the importance of collaboration and community within the social care nursing sector…read more
Nursing
Filter blog archive
Topic areas
Reset all filters
Apply