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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
Embracing cultural diversity at Christmas
20 Dec 2018 Skills for Care
A survey by YouGov suggests that one in five people don’t celebrate Christmas - and whether that’s the people you support or your staff, you need to c…read more
Stepping up with the Moving Up programme
22 Oct 2018 Maria Hamood
During #EmbraceDiversity month, we hear from Maria Hamood, who recently completed our Moving Up Programme. She offers an insight into why she undertoo…read more
Leadership
Recruiting people from all kinds of backgrounds (Learn from others)
16 Oct 2018 Jeanine Willoughby
Jeanine Willoughby, Project Manager for Recruitment and Retention, tells us why it's important to recruit people from all kinds of backgrounds. read more
Opening doors to the older LGBT community
11 Oct 2018 Alice Wallace
Alice Wallace, Director of Opening Doors London, tells us about the work they do providing services and support for the older LGBT community. read more
Culture and diversity
There's always something new to learn
03 Sep 2018 Andy Tilden
Reflecting on the fact that we're learning all the time, Andy Tilden, Director of sector development – skills at Skills for Care, talks to us about wh…read more
'Five ways to wellbeing' for registered managers
28 Aug 2018 Julie Lusk
Registered Manager, Julie, says that starting with a 'healthy self' enables her to better support the health and wellbeing of people who live and work…read more
A day in the life of an activity and lifestyle facilitator
20 Aug 2018 Lorna Weeden
Lorna Weedon, tells us why she's so passionate about her role as an activity and lifestyle facilitator. read more
Gardening activities support wellbeing in social care
17 Aug 2018 Skills for Care
Meaningful activities and getting outdoors is a great way to improve health and wellbeing. Read how one care provider's gardening projects bring lots …read more
Making activity count
13 Aug 2018 Tracey Nicolson
Tracey Nicholson, Project Manager for Standards, Learning, Qualifications and Apprenticeships, tells us why "Making activity count" is her favourite p…read more
Putting health and wellbeing at the heart of quality adult social care services
30 Jul 2018 Dianne Buddery
We want to help you improve health and wellbeing in your service for the people who live and work there. Project Manager, Diane Buddery explains what …read more
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