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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

 


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

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20 Jan 2025 Skills for Care

Two ladies on couch

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

Nightingale Hammerson - British Care Awards

17 Jan 2025 Skills for Care

Nightingale Hammerson - British Care Awards

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

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15 Jan 2025 Gareth Young

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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

Learning and development

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

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13 Jan 2025 Skills for Care

Wheelchair learning image

We look at some recent case studies that highlight the different ways people and organisations can learn in social care. read more

Learning and development

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

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10 Jan 2025 Skills for Care

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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

Good news story

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

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08 Jan 2025 Rob Newby

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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

Learning and development

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

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06 Jan 2025 Oonagh Smyth

people around a table

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

Learning and development

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

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03 Jan 2025 Skills for Care

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This #GoodNewsFriday, we hear about a successful Christmas present appeal that provided gifts for hospital residents who unfortunately couldn’t be wit…read more

Good news story

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

Autism Together GB Care Awards win-3

27 Dec 2024 Skills for Care

Autism Together GB Care Awards win-3

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

Good news story

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

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23 Dec 2024 Deborah Sturdy

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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

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