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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

 


Registered manager receives MBE for services to social care

28 Jul 2023 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we’re saying well done to Julie Shield, Registered Manager, Abbeyvale Care Centre part of the National Care Group, who received a…read more

Julie Shield with her MBE

28 Jul 2023 Skills for Care

Julie Shield with her MBE

This #GoodNewsFriday we’re saying well done to Julie Shield, Registered Manager, Abbeyvale Care Centre part of the National Care Group, who received a…read more

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Home Instead Maidenhead, Henley & Wallingford share how they’ve developed a #PositiveWorkplaceCulture

21 Jul 2023 Skills for Care

Home Instead Maidenhead, Henley & Wallingford shares the initiatives they’ve put in place to create a positive workplace culture for their team. read more

home instead

21 Jul 2023 Skills for Care

home instead

Home Instead Maidenhead, Henley & Wallingford shares the initiatives they’ve put in place to create a positive workplace culture for their team. read more

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HC-One team proud of award for positive workplace culture

14 Jul 2023 Skills for Care

Care group HC-One tells us how one of their care homes was presented with a ‘Transformational Team Award’ for encouraging a positive workplace culture…read more

Kings Park care home hc-one

14 Jul 2023 Skills for Care

Kings Park care home hc-one

Care group HC-One tells us how one of their care homes was presented with a ‘Transformational Team Award’ for encouraging a positive workplace culture…read more

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Askham Village Community celebrates team’s diverse cultures

07 Jul 2023 Skills for Care

Askham Village Community share how celebrating their diverse workforce supports their #PositiveWorkplaceCulture. read more

Team photo at Askham Village Community celebrating diverse cultures

07 Jul 2023 Skills for Care

Team photo at Askham Village Community celebrating diverse cultures

Askham Village Community share how celebrating their diverse workforce supports their #PositiveWorkplaceCulture. read more

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Culture and diversity

Placing happiness at the heart of PossAbilities

30 Jun 2023 Skills for Care

For care provider PossAbilities, ‘be happy’ is one of their core values. They share how they create a positive workplace culture for their staff. read more

Group of social care workers chatting and smiling around a table during a meeting

30 Jun 2023 Skills for Care

Group of social care workers chatting and smiling around a table during a meeting

For care provider PossAbilities, ‘be happy’ is one of their core values. They share how they create a positive workplace culture for their staff. read more

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Culture and diversity

Persona Care introduce Ideas Hub as part of their positive workplace culture

23 Jun 2023 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday, Persona Care tells us about their Ideas Hub which supports a positive workplace culture for staff. read more

persona care

23 Jun 2023 Skills for Care

persona care

This #GoodNewsFriday, Persona Care tells us about their Ideas Hub which supports a positive workplace culture for staff. read more

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PossAbilities host LGBTQ+ group for staff and people they support

16 Jun 2023 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday and Pride Month, we hear from care provider PossAbilities about their LGBTQ+ group. read more

lgbt group possabilities

16 Jun 2023 Skills for Care

lgbt group possabilities

This #GoodNewsFriday and Pride Month, we hear from care provider PossAbilities about their LGBTQ+ group. read more

Culture and diversity

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Headingley Hall awarded 'Registered Manager of the Year' at Leeds awards

09 Jun 2023 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we say well done to the registered manager of Headingley Hall in Leeds for a special award win. read more

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09 Jun 2023 Skills for Care

headingley-hall bw

This #GoodNewsFriday we say well done to the registered manager of Headingley Hall in Leeds for a special award win. read more

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Leadership

Management

Transport scheme supports social care workers with getting to work

02 Jun 2023 Skills for Care

Wheels to Work is a scooter hire scheme intending to help those struggling with a lack of affordable or accessible transport to get to work. This #Goo…read more

wheels to work

02 Jun 2023 Skills for Care

wheels to work

Wheels to Work is a scooter hire scheme intending to help those struggling with a lack of affordable or accessible transport to get to work. This #Goo…read more

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We bid a fond farewell to our Head of Area (Midlands) Renny Wodynska

26 May 2023 Skills for Care

With our Head of Area (Midlands) Renny Wodynska retiring this week, we look back on her contributions to the sector throughout her varied career. read more

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26 May 2023 Skills for Care

renny w

With our Head of Area (Midlands) Renny Wodynska retiring this week, we look back on her contributions to the sector throughout her varied career. read more

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