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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

 


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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Our Christmas message

20 Dec 2024 Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO, Oonagh Smyth, shares a brief Christmas message to thank the entire sector for its hard work and dedication throughout the year. read more

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

20 Dec 2024 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO, Oonagh Smyth, shares a brief Christmas message to thank the entire sector for its hard work and dedication throughout the year. read more

Good news story

How artificial intelligence can make social care better

18 Dec 2024 John Clarke

We hear from John Clarke, Head of Cloud and AI Advisory at Ancoris, on their hopes for AI and the future of adult social care. read more

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18 Dec 2024 John Clarke

Two ladies on laptop

We hear from John Clarke, Head of Cloud and AI Advisory at Ancoris, on their hopes for AI and the future of adult social care. read more

Digital

A year in care

17 Dec 2024 Skills for Care

We share a roundup of some of the most important and promising projects we’ve been working on in 2024. read more

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17 Dec 2024 Skills for Care

Lady with carer

We share a roundup of some of the most important and promising projects we’ve been working on in 2024. read more

Learning and development

Digital

Workforce development

Camphill Village Trust celebrates 70 years of support

13 Dec 2024 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday celebrates Camphill Village Trust, a social care organisation that supports adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental hea…read more

Camphill Trust

13 Dec 2024 Skills for Care

Camphill Trust

This #GoodNewsFriday celebrates Camphill Village Trust, a social care organisation that supports adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental hea…read more

Good news story