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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

 


Why it’s important to deliver a good induction

22 May 2024 Keren Jamieson

As part of our #KeepTheRightPeople campaign, we hear from Keren Jamieson, Learning and Organisational Development Manager at Alternative Futures Group…read more

22 May 2024 Keren Jamieson

As part of our #KeepTheRightPeople campaign, we hear from Keren Jamieson, Learning and Organisational Development Manager at Alternative Futures Group…read more

Learning and development

Management

How to use our new induction resources

20 May 2024 Skills for Care

With the launch of our new induction toolkit, we’ve put together a handy guide on how to use it. read more

20 May 2024 Skills for Care

With the launch of our new induction toolkit, we’ve put together a handy guide on how to use it. read more

Learning and development

Management

Doncaster’s first nursing home celebrates 40 years of exceptional care and dedication

17 May 2024 Skills for Care

In a celebration of four decades of service, Bennfield House marked its 40-year anniversary on Friday, April 26. Founded by Penny Bennett, RMN, QN, Be…read more

17 May 2024 Skills for Care

In a celebration of four decades of service, Bennfield House marked its 40-year anniversary on Friday, April 26. Founded by Penny Bennett, RMN, QN, Be…read more

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Professional Carers share their experience on the Valuable People Programme

15 May 2024 Skills for Care

We hear from Professional Carers, led by Gary Nagle, who joined Skills for Care's Valuable People Programme to tackle staffing challenges during COVID…read more

15 May 2024 Skills for Care

We hear from Professional Carers, led by Gary Nagle, who joined Skills for Care's Valuable People Programme to tackle staffing challenges during COVID…read more

Learning and development

Management

How our registered manager membership can help you retain staff

13 May 2024 Skills for Care

As a registered manager, you want to attract and retain a team of skilled colleagues to deliver excellent care. Our registered manager membership can …read more

13 May 2024 Skills for Care

As a registered manager, you want to attract and retain a team of skilled colleagues to deliver excellent care. Our registered manager membership can …read more

Management

Learning and development

Aster Care celebrates carer’s decade of support

10 May 2024 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about a 76-year-old carer who has been dedicated to her job for over a decade read more

10 May 2024 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about a 76-year-old carer who has been dedicated to her job for over a decade read more

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Supporting staff who deliver end of life care

08 May 2024 Orpha Billie

To mark Dying Matters Week, we hear from Orpha Billie, Registered Manager at Tempnur Care, on how best to support staff who deliver end of life care. …read more

08 May 2024 Orpha Billie

To mark Dying Matters Week, we hear from Orpha Billie, Registered Manager at Tempnur Care, on how best to support staff who deliver end of life care. …read more

Wellbeing

Management

Why we can’t recruit our way out of a retention crisis

07 May 2024 Oonagh Smyth

As we launch our #KeepTheRightPeople campaign, our CEO Oonagh Smyth discusses why it’s important to retain the best staff and the factors that impact …read more

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

07 May 2024 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

As we launch our #KeepTheRightPeople campaign, our CEO Oonagh Smyth discusses why it’s important to retain the best staff and the factors that impact …read more

Retention

Swinging into 70: Supportability celebrates special birthday with annual golf day

03 May 2024 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about a charity organisation who are celebrating 70 years of support! read more

03 May 2024 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about a charity organisation who are celebrating 70 years of support! read more

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#CelebratingSocialCare: diversity and dedication in care

29 Apr 2024 Skills for Care

Throughout April we’re #CelebratingSocialCare and all the great work happening across the sector. Today we have two brilliant and positive stories fro…read more

29 Apr 2024 Skills for Care

Throughout April we’re #CelebratingSocialCare and all the great work happening across the sector. Today we have two brilliant and positive stories fro…read more

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