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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 Catriona.Wilson@skillsforcare.org.uk

 


Bride surprises grandmother at care home on her wedding day

19 Dec 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear how a bride surprised her grandmother at Mossdale Residence on her wedding day. read more

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19 Dec 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

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This #GoodNewsFriday we hear how a bride surprised her grandmother at Mossdale Residence on her wedding day. read more

Good news story

University of Nottingham project encourages use of data in social care

17 Dec 2025 Rachael Carroll

We hear from Rachael Carroll, a research fellow at University of Nottingham, about the work she’s been doing to support care providers with effectivel…read more

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17 Dec 2025 Rachael Carroll

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We hear from Rachael Carroll, a research fellow at University of Nottingham, about the work she’s been doing to support care providers with effectivel…read more

Learning and development

Workforce intelligence

How the Veteran Friendly Framework is supporting people in care homes

15 Dec 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

We hear how Welcome Care Home in Lewisham has achieved the Veteran Friendly Framework and what the framework means for people drawing on support. read more

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15 Dec 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

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We hear how Welcome Care Home in Lewisham has achieved the Veteran Friendly Framework and what the framework means for people drawing on support. read more

Leadership

Care provider sees 60% uptake for staff flu jab with successful incentive

12 Dec 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear how Charlotte Straker House encouraged 60% of staff to get their flub jab this winter with a creative incentive. read more

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12 Dec 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

flu jab photo

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear how Charlotte Straker House encouraged 60% of staff to get their flub jab this winter with a creative incentive. read more

Good news story

What I learned from the Ten public health tips eLearning module

08 Dec 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

We hear from the director of My Way Care about how the eLearning module developed by All Our Health has benefited them read more

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08 Dec 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Two people on laptops

We hear from the director of My Way Care about how the eLearning module developed by All Our Health has benefited them read more

Digital

Learning and development

Spellman Care’s Adopt a grand friend scheme forges connections across generations

05 Dec 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about the success of Spellman Care’s ‘Adopt a grand-friend’ scheme. read more

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05 Dec 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

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This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about the success of Spellman Care’s ‘Adopt a grand-friend’ scheme. read more

Good news story

Supporting neurodiverse young adults through the festive season

03 Dec 2025 Lily Duffy

Lily Duffy, Registered Manager and Neurodiversity Champion for Priority Services 4U, discusses how to support neurodiverse young people through the f…read more

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03 Dec 2025 Lily Duffy

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Lily Duffy, Registered Manager and Neurodiversity Champion for Priority Services 4U, discusses how to support neurodiverse young people through the f…read more

Learning disabilities and autism

Allyship in the ASYE programme

01 Dec 2025 Emily Gwynn

Emily Gwynn, National Professional Lead (RPW) Workforce Delivery, Âé¶¹Ô­´´ discusses why allyship matters in the Assessed and Supported Year in…read more

Team members have a meeting

01 Dec 2025 Emily Gwynn

Team members have a meeting

Emily Gwynn, National Professional Lead (RPW) Workforce Delivery, Âé¶¹Ô­´´ discusses why allyship matters in the Assessed and Supported Year in…read more

Social work

Culture and diversity

Care group organises football league across their homes

28 Nov 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about the football league set up for staff across Elmsdene and Honeysuckle House; Elizabeth House; Chamber Mount Care Hom…read more

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28 Nov 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

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This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about the football league set up for staff across Elmsdene and Honeysuckle House; Elizabeth House; Chamber Mount Care Hom…read more

Good news story

How Âé¶¹Ô­´´ is supporting the social care sector with integrated working

26 Nov 2025 Christiana Evans

Christiana Evans, Head of Region - South West, Âé¶¹Ô­´´, shares how Âé¶¹Ô­´´ has been involved in supporting integrated ways of working …read more

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26 Nov 2025 Christiana Evans

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Christiana Evans, Head of Region - South West, Âé¶¹Ô­´´, shares how Âé¶¹Ô­´´ has been involved in supporting integrated ways of working …read more

Delegated healthcare activities

Integration