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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

 


Celebrating apprenticeships during National Apprenticeship Week

10 Feb 2023 Skills for Care

It’s Good News Friday and this week we’re celebrating apprenticeships in honour of National Apprenticeship Week. read more

10 Feb 2023 Skills for Care

It’s Good News Friday and this week we’re celebrating apprenticeships in honour of National Apprenticeship Week. read more

Apprenticeships

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Learning and development

Chef at care home works with resident to create art piece called ‘Journey of life’

27 Jan 2023 Skills for Care

Robert Lamacraft, chef at Highwater House, has worked with a group of residents to create a piece of art named ‘Journey of life’. read more

Care home chef Robert with artwork

27 Jan 2023 Skills for Care

Care home chef Robert with artwork

Robert Lamacraft, chef at Highwater House, has worked with a group of residents to create a piece of art named ‘Journey of life’. read more

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Halifax care home voted one of the best in Yorkshire and Humber

20 Jan 2023 Skills for Care

Lee Mount Care Home in Halifax was named one of the best in the region based on reviews from residents and their families. read more

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20 Jan 2023 Skills for Care

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Lee Mount Care Home in Halifax was named one of the best in the region based on reviews from residents and their families. read more

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Chosen Care Group pick up three wins at regional Great British Care Awards

13 Jan 2023 Skills for Care

Chosen Care Group were delighted to win three awards at the regional Great British Care Awards in London. read more

chosen care group good news

13 Jan 2023 Skills for Care

chosen care group good news

Chosen Care Group were delighted to win three awards at the regional Great British Care Awards in London. read more

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ASYE alumni win awards at Social Worker of the Year Awards

06 Jan 2023 Skills for Care

Two newly qualified social workers who’ve recently completed their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) were awarded a ‘Newly qualified so…read more

ASYE award winners

06 Jan 2023 Skills for Care

ASYE award winners

Two newly qualified social workers who’ve recently completed their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) were awarded a ‘Newly qualified so…read more

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Social work

Bowfell House care worker wins ‘Newcomer of the year’ at regional Great British Care Awards

30 Dec 2022 Skills for Care

It was a proud day for the whole team at Bowfell House when one of their care workers scooped the ‘Newcome of the year’ award at the regional Great Br…read more

bowfell house care awards

30 Dec 2022 Skills for Care

bowfell house care awards

It was a proud day for the whole team at Bowfell House when one of their care workers scooped the ‘Newcome of the year’ award at the regional Great Br…read more

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Dolphin Homes enjoys a range of Christmas festivities across their homes

23 Dec 2022 Skills for Care

Care provider Dolphin Homes planned a calendar of fun festive activities across their homes through December, including Christmas Jumper Day and tree …read more

Tree Day dolphin homes

23 Dec 2022 Skills for Care

Tree Day dolphin homes

Care provider Dolphin Homes planned a calendar of fun festive activities across their homes through December, including Christmas Jumper Day and tree …read more

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Care provider hosts annual Christmas awards to celebrate the social care sector

16 Dec 2022 Skills for Care

Curado, a specialist mental health provider delivering residential care services for adults aged 18–65 in the London Borough of Sutton, were delighted…read more

Curado awards

16 Dec 2022 Skills for Care

Curado awards

Curado, a specialist mental health provider delivering residential care services for adults aged 18–65 in the London Borough of Sutton, were delighted…read more

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Wellbeing

Care organisation distributes Christmas hampers to local community

09 Dec 2022 Skills for Care

Charity TuVida, which provides support for adults and children across the UK, has worked with Epping Forrest Rotary Club to provide Christmas hampers …read more

Two people with one holding a christmas cracker and packet of mince pies

09 Dec 2022 Skills for Care

Two people with one holding a christmas cracker and packet of mince pies

Charity TuVida, which provides support for adults and children across the UK, has worked with Epping Forrest Rotary Club to provide Christmas hampers …read more

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Complete Care West Yorkshire Ltd wins three awards at regional Great British Care Awards

02 Dec 2022 Skills for Care

Complete Care West Yorkshire Ltd were delighted to win three awards at the regional Great British Care Awards. They tell us about their win. read more

Complete Care awards

02 Dec 2022 Skills for Care

Complete Care awards

Complete Care West Yorkshire Ltd were delighted to win three awards at the regional Great British Care Awards. They tell us about their win. read more

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