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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

 


What our latest data tells us about factors that affect CQC ratings

31 Oct 2023 Skills for Care

Following the release of our ‘State of the adult social care sector and workforce in England’ report, we look at what our latest data about Care Quali…read more

access skills (2)

31 Oct 2023 Skills for Care

access skills (2)

Following the release of our ‘State of the adult social care sector and workforce in England’ report, we look at what our latest data about Care Quali…read more

CQC

ASC-WDS

How we use ASC-WDS to support our organisation

30 Oct 2023 David McCluskey

David McCluskey, Learning Data Intelligence Analyst at care provider HC-One shares how the organisation uses the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set …read more

dave hc one

30 Oct 2023 David McCluskey

dave hc one

David McCluskey, Learning Data Intelligence Analyst at care provider HC-One shares how the organisation uses the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set …read more

ASC-WDS

Retention

How Blackpool Council uses data to plan for a better future for people in their area

25 Oct 2023 Skills for Care

We hear from Blackpool Council about how they’ve been encouraging care providers in their area to sign-up to the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set …read more

lady at computer with pen and paper

25 Oct 2023 Skills for Care

lady at computer with pen and paper

We hear from Blackpool Council about how they’ve been encouraging care providers in their area to sign-up to the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set …read more

ASC-WDS

How ASC-WDS is being used locally

23 Oct 2023 Skills for Care

Skills for Care’s area colleagues share insights into how the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) is being used by providers in their area.read more

Woman working on computer

23 Oct 2023 Skills for Care

Woman working on computer

Skills for Care’s area colleagues share insights into how the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) is being used by providers in their area.read more

ASC-WDS

Skills for Care

What our latest data tells us about individual employers and personal assistants

19 Oct 2023 Skills for Care

We look at what our latest data tells us about individual employers and personal assistants. read more

Man in his kitchen smiling at his personal assistant

19 Oct 2023 Skills for Care

Man in his kitchen smiling at his personal assistant

We look at what our latest data tells us about individual employers and personal assistants. read more

ASC-WDS

Individual employers

Thank you for contributing to our ‘State of’ report for 2023

12 Oct 2023 Oonagh Smyth

As we launch this year’s ‘State of the adult social care sector and workforce in England’ report, our CEO Oonagh Smyth gives thanks to the adult socia…read more

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

12 Oct 2023 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

As we launch this year’s ‘State of the adult social care sector and workforce in England’ report, our CEO Oonagh Smyth gives thanks to the adult socia…read more

ASC-WDS

Skills for Care

Seven ways ASC-WDS can help social care employers

03 Oct 2023 Skills for Care

The Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) has many benefits for employers. We round up all the ways it can help you. read more

#BuildingDigitalConfidence

03 Oct 2023 Skills for Care

#BuildingDigitalConfidence

The Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) has many benefits for employers. We round up all the ways it can help you. read more

ASC-WDS

Workforce intelligence

Reflections on the mental health workforce

01 Aug 2023 Kathy Roberts

Kathy Roberts, CEO of the Association of Mental Health Providers, shares an update on their project mapping the mental health workforce. read more

Kathy Roberts May 2020

01 Aug 2023 Kathy Roberts

Kathy Roberts May 2020

Kathy Roberts, CEO of the Association of Mental Health Providers, shares an update on their project mapping the mental health workforce. read more

Skills for Care

ASC-WDS

What data can tell you about developing a #PositiveWorkplaceCulture

20 Jul 2023 Skills for Care

Monitoring workforce and sector data can provide useful insights about developing a positive workplace culture. Find out more about how you can use da…read more

Lady pointing at a board in a training session

20 Jul 2023 Skills for Care

Lady pointing at a board in a training session

Monitoring workforce and sector data can provide useful insights about developing a positive workplace culture. Find out more about how you can use da…read more

Culture and diversity

ASC-WDS

Leadership

Why knowing more about the great people who work in care matters

12 Jul 2023 Oonagh Smyth

Did you know that there are around 1.6 million dedicated and highly skilled people working in adult social care? Oonagh Smyth, CEO of Skills for Care,…read more

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

12 Jul 2023 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

Did you know that there are around 1.6 million dedicated and highly skilled people working in adult social care? Oonagh Smyth, CEO of Skills for Care,…read more

ASC-WDS

Workforce planning

Skills for Care

Workforce intelligence