Blogs and articles

09 Jul 2019 Skills for Care

Did you know that one of our most popular leadership programmes is the Well-led programme? It has been running for over three years and has been deli…read more

24 Jun 2019 Alicia Ferrie

Today, as we launch our new online guide: 'Developing new managers and deputies' we talk to Alicia Ferrie, Registered Manager at Short Notice Care Ser…read more

20 May 2019 Fred Mairet

For Dementia Action Week 2019, this guest blog explores how you can build community links to improve dementia care in your service. read more

15 May 2019 Claire Henry

Adult social care workers need to feel confident and competent to talk to people about death, dying and bereavement. Guest blogger, Claire Henry, shar…read more

07 May 2019 Skills for Care

Today we're launching our new resource 'Confident with difference' - a series of short films designed for managers and leaders to use with their teams…read more

23 Apr 2019 Skills for Care

We share tips about how you can involve the people you support and staff in making improvements, and share examples from services that have done it su…read more

15 Feb 2019 Claire Jackson

Claire Jackson is the registered manager at Inter-County Nursing and Care Services in Christchurch. When the service received their Outstanding rating…read more

23 Jan 2019 Skills for Care

When we think of a great leader we tend to think of someone who is in charge, who leads a company, manages a service or runs their own business. But l…read more

15 Jan 2019 Tracey Barnes

Meaningful activity plays an important role in ensuring the wellbeing of individuals receiving care and support. In this article Tracey Barnes, Projec…read more

03 Jan 2019 Skills for Care

Now is a great time to take stock of where you are and plan for the year ahead, so we've come up with eight great ideas that could help you improve yo…read more