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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

 


How commissioners can use our latest sector and workforce data

22 Oct 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

We look at what information commissioners will find most useful from our newly-published ‘State of the adult social care sector and workforce in Engla…read more

researchers

22 Oct 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

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We look at what information commissioners will find most useful from our newly-published ‘State of the adult social care sector and workforce in Engla…read more

ASC-WDS

Commissioning

Workforce planning

What our latest data tells us about social care nursing

20 Oct 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

We look at what the latest data from our ‘State of the adult social care sector and workforce in England’ report tells us about social care nursing. read more

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20 Oct 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

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We look at what the latest data from our ‘State of the adult social care sector and workforce in England’ report tells us about social care nursing. read more

ASC-WDS

Nursing

Support for global majority regulated professionals

17 Oct 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

We look at some of the support available for nursing and social work professionals from a global majority background. read more

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17 Oct 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

women, social workers, classroom, studying

We look at some of the support available for nursing and social work professionals from a global majority background. read more

Culture and diversity

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Social work

Nursing

Thank you for contributing to our ‘State of’ report for 2025

15 Oct 2025 Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth gives thanks to the adult social care providers who make the publication of our annual ‘State of the adult social care sector and…read more

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15 Oct 2025 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth gives thanks to the adult social care providers who make the publication of our annual ‘State of the adult social care sector and…read more

ASC-WDS

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How to get started using ASC-WDS and make the most of your account

13 Oct 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Find out more about how to get started using the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) and what benefits the service brings for social care e…read more

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13 Oct 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Maria working at her desk

Find out more about how to get started using the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) and what benefits the service brings for social care e…read more

ASC-WDS

Celebrating Black History Month in care homes: honouring culture and legacy

10 Oct 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

We hear from Bowfell House about how they're marking Black History Month in October. read more

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10 Oct 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

bowfell bhm activities

We hear from Bowfell House about how they're marking Black History Month in October. read more

Culture and diversity

How your data is helping to shape social care policy

08 Oct 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Mark Moulding, Head of External Affairs and Policy, discusses how data shared via Âé¶¹Ô­´´â€™s Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) is …read more

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08 Oct 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

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Mark Moulding, Head of External Affairs and Policy, discusses how data shared via Âé¶¹Ô­´´â€™s Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) is …read more

ASC-WDS

Policy

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Standing firm in power and pride

03 Oct 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

October is Black History Month. Our colleague Oluwabusayomi Mesele discusses this year’s theme – standing firm in power and pride. read more

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03 Oct 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

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October is Black History Month. Our colleague Oluwabusayomi Mesele discusses this year’s theme – standing firm in power and pride. read more

Culture and diversity

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Leadership and allyship go hand in hand

01 Oct 2025 Symone Stuart

As Black History Month begins, Symone Stuart, National Leadership and Management Lead at Âé¶¹Ô­´´ discusses why being an ally is important for …read more

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01 Oct 2025 Symone Stuart

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As Black History Month begins, Symone Stuart, National Leadership and Management Lead at Âé¶¹Ô­´´ discusses why being an ally is important for …read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

A joyous celebration at Roselands Care Home

26 Sep 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear how staff and residents enjoyed some traditional Sri Lankan wedding celebrations at Roselands Care Home in Rye. read more

Roselands Wedding (23 of 76)

26 Sep 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Roselands Wedding (23 of 76)

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear how staff and residents enjoyed some traditional Sri Lankan wedding celebrations at Roselands Care Home in Rye. read more

Good news story