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Take a look at through our blogs and articles where you'll find top tips, insights from others working in the sector, and round-ups of our key resources.

If you’d be interested in writing a blog or being interviewed for one our pieces please email alexander.haswell@skillsforcare.org.uk

 


How workplace culture supports equality, diversity and inclusion for staff

24 Jun 2024 Skills for Care

We hear from Dan Steadman, Group HR and Organisational Development Director, Agincare, about how their workplace culture supports equality, diversity …read more

Group learning session

24 Jun 2024 Skills for Care

Group learning session

We hear from Dan Steadman, Group HR and Organisational Development Director, Agincare, about how their workplace culture supports equality, diversity …read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

Management

Wellbeing

LGBTQ+ Care in Later Life learning framework: evaluation from year one

21 Jun 2024 Dr Trish Hafford-Letchfield

This #GoodNewsFriday and in recognition of Pride month, Dr Trish Hafford-Letchfield reflects upon the impact of the LGBTQI+ Care in Later Life learnin…read more

trish

21 Jun 2024 Dr Trish Hafford-Letchfield

trish

This #GoodNewsFriday and in recognition of Pride month, Dr Trish Hafford-Letchfield reflects upon the impact of the LGBTQI+ Care in Later Life learnin…read more

Culture and diversity

Good news story

Resources to support with LGBTQ+ inclusivity

12 Jun 2024 Skills for Care

As we continue to support Pride month throughout June, we’ve rounded-up some of the resources available to support you with improving LGBTQ+ inclusivi…read more

12 Jun 2024 Skills for Care

As we continue to support Pride month throughout June, we’ve rounded-up some of the resources available to support you with improving LGBTQ+ inclusivi…read more

Culture and diversity

Learning and development

How leaders create workplace cultures that retain social care staff

10 Jun 2024 Skills for Care

We discuss how leadership impacts culture and how this can create an environment that leads to better staff retention. read more

woman points to calendar

10 Jun 2024 Skills for Care

woman points to calendar

We discuss how leadership impacts culture and how this can create an environment that leads to better staff retention. read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

Retention

How to support a positive workplace

28 May 2024 Jessica Dunn

We hear from Jessica Dunn, Administration Manager at Katherine Harriet Ltd, about how they create a positive workplace that retains staff. read more

Two women sat at a table, one has her hand in the air

28 May 2024 Jessica Dunn

Two women sat at a table, one has her hand in the air

We hear from Jessica Dunn, Administration Manager at Katherine Harriet Ltd, about how they create a positive workplace that retains staff. read more

Culture and diversity

LDC Care Co awarded Chief Nurse Adult Social Care Award

22 Mar 2024 Skills for Care

LDC Care Co were delighted to receive a Chief Nurse Adult Social Care Award following a visit from Deborah Sturdy. read more

deborah sturdy with ldc co

22 Mar 2024 Skills for Care

deborah sturdy with ldc co

LDC Care Co were delighted to receive a Chief Nurse Adult Social Care Award following a visit from Deborah Sturdy. read more

Culture and diversity

Good news story

Recruitment

Women leaders in social care discuss their work on SC-WRES this International Women’s Day

08 Mar 2024 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday and in honour of International Women’s Day we hear from four women leaders in social care about their important and inspirational…read more

TriciaP

08 Mar 2024 Skills for Care

TriciaP

This #GoodNewsFriday and in honour of International Women’s Day we hear from four women leaders in social care about their important and inspirational…read more

Culture and diversity

Good news story

Skills for Care

Brighton and Hove uses LGBTQ+ Learning Framework to examine EDI improvements

23 Feb 2024 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday and in recognition of LGBT History Month we hear from Brighton and Hove local authority about they’ve utilised the LGBTQ+ Learnin…read more

Employees shaking hands

23 Feb 2024 Skills for Care

Employees shaking hands

This #GoodNewsFriday and in recognition of LGBT History Month we hear from Brighton and Hove local authority about they’ve utilised the LGBTQ+ Learnin…read more

Culture and diversity

Good news story

Unique Senior Care integrates LGBTQ+ Learning Framework into their training

16 Feb 2024 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday and in recognition of LGBT History Month we hear from Unique Senior Care about how they’ve integrated elements of the LGBTQ+ Lear…read more

pride leaflet

16 Feb 2024 Skills for Care

pride leaflet

This #GoodNewsFriday and in recognition of LGBT History Month we hear from Unique Senior Care about how they’ve integrated elements of the LGBTQ+ Lear…read more

Good news story

Culture and diversity

Learning and development

LGBTQ+ Learning Framework supports staff personally and professionally

09 Feb 2024 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday and in recognition of LGBT History Month we hear from the Reablement and Sensory Service at West Berkshire District Council about…read more

Lady writing a report

09 Feb 2024 Skills for Care

Lady writing a report

This #GoodNewsFriday and in recognition of LGBT History Month we hear from the Reablement and Sensory Service at West Berkshire District Council about…read more

Culture and diversity

Good news story

Learning and development