Skills for Care
Top

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

 


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

headingley-hall bw

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

Good news story

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

Good news story

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

renny w

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

Good news story

Skills for Care

Positive practice in supporting people with dementia

19 May 2023 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday and Dementia Action Week, we hear from Christopher Tansley, Managing Director, Right at Home Nottingham about how they support pe…read more

right at home nottingham

19 May 2023 Skills for Care

right at home nottingham

This #GoodNewsFriday and Dementia Action Week, we hear from Christopher Tansley, Managing Director, Right at Home Nottingham about how they support pe…read more

Good news story

Social care nurses and care workers invited to join coronation celebrations

12 May 2023 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about the coronation celebrations the social care workforce were invited to attend, including the Royal Garden Party and …read more

5.-Coronation-Collage-v1

12 May 2023 Skills for Care

5.-Coronation-Collage-v1

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about the coronation celebrations the social care workforce were invited to attend, including the Royal Garden Party and …read more

Good news story

Nursing

Skills for Care

Care workers win end of life care awards

05 May 2023 Skills for Care

To care workers from HC-One won awards at the Wigan Borough Palliative and End of Life Care Learning Hub Awards. read more

end of life care awards

05 May 2023 Skills for Care

end of life care awards

To care workers from HC-One won awards at the Wigan Borough Palliative and End of Life Care Learning Hub Awards. read more

Good news story

Thank you for #CelebratingSocialCare with us

28 Apr 2023 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we’re saying a big thank you to everyone who joined in on #CelebratingSocialCare with us throughout April. read more

thank you

28 Apr 2023 Skills for Care

thank you

This #GoodNewsFriday we’re saying a big thank you to everyone who joined in on #CelebratingSocialCare with us throughout April. read more

Good news story

Skills for Care

Choice Support shares celebratory stories from the people they support

26 Apr 2023 Skills for Care

As we round off our #CelebratingSocialCare campaign we’re hearing from people who draw on care and support about the impact this has on their lives. C…read more

choice support logo bw

26 Apr 2023 Skills for Care

choice support logo bw

As we round off our #CelebratingSocialCare campaign we’re hearing from people who draw on care and support about the impact this has on their lives. C…read more

Culture and diversity

Good news story

Learning disabilities and autism

How drawing on care and support has helped Jonathan to achieve his travel goals

25 Apr 2023 Skills for Care

As we move into the final week of our #CelebratingSocialCare campaign we’re hearing from people who draw on care and support about the impact this has…read more

Jonathan

25 Apr 2023 Skills for Care

Jonathan

As we move into the final week of our #CelebratingSocialCare campaign we’re hearing from people who draw on care and support about the impact this has…read more

Culture and diversity

Good news story

Individual employers

Learning disabilities and autism

Robots join in bingo and Tai chi at Manchester care provider

24 Apr 2023 Skills for Care

At Brunswick Village Extra Care Scheme, run by Age UK Manchester, an exciting partnership with Manchester University has seen robots involved in activ…read more

robots age uk

24 Apr 2023 Skills for Care

robots age uk

At Brunswick Village Extra Care Scheme, run by Age UK Manchester, an exciting partnership with Manchester University has seen robots involved in activ…read more

Digital

Good news story