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Supporting Learning Disability Week

We’re pleased to be supporting Learning Disability Week this year, which is focusing on busting myths about living life with a learning disability. By showcasing the achievements of people with a learning disability, the campaign is hoping to change perceptions about their important role in our society.

My 30-year career working in social care

Liz Seymour, Registered Manager at Melrose Care talks to us about the achievements of her team during the pandemic, and her long career in care.

Getting started in social work with ASYE

Welcoming new starters and newly-qualified entrants to the sector is a key consideration of the recruitment process. Luckily, there are many initiatives which can help with those first steps.

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

During this 'Stress Awareness month', Sue Caslake, Workforce Development Lead at Independent Lives discusses the direct link between supporting the wellbeing and resilience of their staff and delivering a high quality service.

National Apprenticeship Week: insights from apprenticeship trainers

We spoke with two training and apprenticeship providers about the benefits of apprenticeships in social care, from upskilling existing staff to helping with recruitment and retention.

Social care leaders share how our 'Digital learning for managers' modules can support leadership and retention

Skills for Care’s ‘Digital learning for managers’ modules have been designed to develop new and aspiring social care managers. Find out more about how the modules can support managers and leaders to develop their skills and management techniques.

#CelebratingSocialCare: partnering for success

Throughout April we’re #CelebratingSocialCare and all the great work happening across the sector. In this article we’re hearing about beneficial activities, partnerships, and initiatives from care organisations across the country.

Life Under the 'Clapping for Carers' Radar – Part Two

Tina Turnbull is Chief Executive of People Matters, and also holds voluntary roles as an Inclusive Growth Ambassador for Leeds City Council, is a director of Leeds City Credit Union and a governor at a local NHS Trust. In the first of three blogs Tina looks at the impact of the virus on her organisation.

Care workers win 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.

Dying Matters: end of life care and education during lockdown

This week marks Dying Matters Awareness Week – focusing on the importance of being #InAGoodPlace to die. Jane Ashworth and Pauline Howard from Springhill Hospice, one of our endorsed learning providers, discuss why dying matters to them and how they have supported the adult social care force through the challenges of the past year.