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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

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

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

Empowering care through technology: The vital role of digital skills in adult social care

27 Aug 2024 Skills for Care

The rapid rise of digital technology has transformed nearly every aspect of our lives, including how we manage our homes, communicate, work, and engag…read more

SfC_Knoll Care Partnership_180

27 Aug 2024 Skills for Care

SfC_Knoll Care Partnership_180

The rapid rise of digital technology has transformed nearly every aspect of our lives, including how we manage our homes, communicate, work, and engag…read more

Digital

How a tech lending library is transforming lives in social care

29 Mar 2024 Skills for Care

Alternative Futures Group (AFG) houses a Tech Lending Library that allows those it supports to borrow and try out different technologies. read more

Stella with robotic dog

29 Mar 2024 Skills for Care

Stella with robotic dog

Alternative Futures Group (AFG) houses a Tech Lending Library that allows those it supports to borrow and try out different technologies. read more

Digital

Good news story

Interview: how we use digital innovations to positively impact the people we support

12 Dec 2023 Skills for Care

In this interview, Debbie Price, Chief Executive, Coverage Care Services discusses how using technology has had a positive impact on the people they s…read more

debbie price

12 Dec 2023 Skills for Care

debbie price

In this interview, Debbie Price, Chief Executive, Coverage Care Services discusses how using technology has had a positive impact on the people they s…read more

Digital

Management

How digital technology can positively impact people who draw on care and support

06 Dec 2023 Skills for Care

We spoke with our Workforce Experts Advisory Group to get insights from people who draw on care and support and social care staff about what they thin…read more

person being supported to use tablet

06 Dec 2023 Skills for Care

person being supported to use tablet

We spoke with our Workforce Experts Advisory Group to get insights from people who draw on care and support and social care staff about what they thin…read more

Digital

Supporting the adult social care sector with digital upskilling

28 Nov 2023 Nada Wakeford

In this guest blog, Nada Wakeford Project Manager, Sussex Digital in Reach Team, shares how their team has been supporting the adult social care secto…read more

nada wakeford

28 Nov 2023 Nada Wakeford

nada wakeford

In this guest blog, Nada Wakeford Project Manager, Sussex Digital in Reach Team, shares how their team has been supporting the adult social care secto…read more

Digital

Learning and development