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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

 


Making co-production a reality

04 Jul 2018 Skills for Care

This week is co-production week, where we focus on how we can break down some of the barriers to co-production that still exist. read more

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04 Jul 2018 Skills for Care

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This week is co-production week, where we focus on how we can break down some of the barriers to co-production that still exist. read more

Why trustees matter

26 Jun 2018 Neil Taylor

At the Skills for Care all staff meeting our Vice Chair Neil Taylor spoke about his role as one of our trustees so we asked him to write a blog based …read more

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26 Jun 2018 Neil Taylor

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At the Skills for Care all staff meeting our Vice Chair Neil Taylor spoke about his role as one of our trustees so we asked him to write a blog based …read more

Celebrating excellence in care

04 Jun 2018 Sharon Allen

Our CEO, Sharon Allen, reflects on what excellence in care means to her and how we can support you to strive for excellence in your everyday practice.read more

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04 Jun 2018 Sharon Allen

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Our CEO, Sharon Allen, reflects on what excellence in care means to her and how we can support you to strive for excellence in your everyday practice.read more

The wellbeing of your staff is linked to the quality of your service

16 Apr 2018 Sue Caslake

During this 'Stress Awareness month', Sue Caslake, Workforce Development Lead at Independent Lives discusses the direct link between supporting the we…read more

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16 Apr 2018 Sue Caslake

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During this 'Stress Awareness month', Sue Caslake, Workforce Development Lead at Independent Lives discusses the direct link between supporting the we…read more

"Bye then…thanks, take care"

09 Apr 2018 Karen Morse

According to MIND, 16 million people will experience mental ill-health this year, citing stress as a major factor. Karen Morse, National Mental Health…read more

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09 Apr 2018 Karen Morse

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According to MIND, 16 million people will experience mental ill-health this year, citing stress as a major factor. Karen Morse, National Mental Health…read more

Why is supporting a personal relationship important for people living with dementia?

15 Mar 2018 Jacqui Ramus

Jacqui Ramus from St Monica Trust explains why it's so important for people living with dementia to have meaningful personal relationships. read more

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15 Mar 2018 Jacqui Ramus

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Jacqui Ramus from St Monica Trust explains why it's so important for people living with dementia to have meaningful personal relationships. read more

How CPD has changed over the years, but in a good way

22 Nov 2017 Victoria Collier

Victoria Collier reflects on how continued professional development (CPD) has changed over the years. read more

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22 Nov 2017 Victoria Collier

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Victoria Collier reflects on how continued professional development (CPD) has changed over the years. read more

What do we know about men working in social care?

15 Nov 2017 Skills for Care

This Sunday's International Men's Day and we want to celebrate the contribution of the male workforce to the adult social care sector. read more

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15 Nov 2017 Skills for Care

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This Sunday's International Men's Day and we want to celebrate the contribution of the male workforce to the adult social care sector. read more

Who are registered managers and nominated individuals?

09 Oct 2017 Sharon Allen

Our CEO, Sharon Allen, asks registered managers and nominated individuals to take part in some new research into their everyday experiences as leaders…read more

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09 Oct 2017 Sharon Allen

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Our CEO, Sharon Allen, asks registered managers and nominated individuals to take part in some new research into their everyday experiences as leaders…read more

Fire safety notice

21 Aug 2017 David Coleman

David Coleman of Arden Fire Health and Safety, who is a Skills for Care Endorsed Provider, gives us a few timely reminders and helpful tips on fire sa…read more

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21 Aug 2017 David Coleman

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David Coleman of Arden Fire Health and Safety, who is a Skills for Care Endorsed Provider, gives us a few timely reminders and helpful tips on fire sa…read more