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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

 


Prioritising learning as a registered manager

21 Jan 2026 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

We look at why ongoing learning and development is important as a registered manager and tips on how to prioritise your learning while leading your te…read more

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21 Jan 2026 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

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We look at why ongoing learning and development is important as a registered manager and tips on how to prioritise your learning while leading your te…read more

Leadership

Learning and development

Management

How to create a positive learning environment

19 Jan 2026 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Ongoing learning and development is important for everyone working across social care. Find out how you can build a positive learning environment in y…read more

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19 Jan 2026 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

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Ongoing learning and development is important for everyone working across social care. Find out how you can build a positive learning environment in y…read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

Learning and development

Awards open for innovation in disability support

16 Jan 2026 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Entries are now open for the EASPD Innovation Awards 2026, celebrating innovation across organisations supporting people with a disability. read more

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16 Jan 2026 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

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Entries are now open for the EASPD Innovation Awards 2026, celebrating innovation across organisations supporting people with a disability. read more

Good news story

Learning disabilities and autism

Why learning and development matters for the future of social care

14 Jan 2026 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Victoria Collier, Head of National Workforce Development Capability and Skills at Âé¶¹Ô­´´, discusses why it’s so important to keep learning ac…read more

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14 Jan 2026 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

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Victoria Collier, Head of National Workforce Development Capability and Skills at Âé¶¹Ô­´´, discusses why it’s so important to keep learning ac…read more

Learning and development

Care providers share their Christmas celebrations

09 Jan 2026 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

This #GoodNewsFriday a number of care providers have shared with us how they spent the festive period. read more

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09 Jan 2026 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

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This #GoodNewsFriday a number of care providers have shared with us how they spent the festive period. read more

Good news story

Care group raises money for charity with football league sponsorship

02 Jan 2026 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear how homecare provider CCH Group has helped raise £40,000 for charities by sponsoring a grassroots football league made up…read more

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02 Jan 2026 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

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This #GoodNewsFriday we hear how homecare provider CCH Group has helped raise £40,000 for charities by sponsoring a grassroots football league made up…read more

Good news story

An end of year message from Oonagh Smyth

22 Dec 2025 Oonagh Smyth CBE

Our CEO, Oonagh Smyth, shares an end of year message to thank everyone working across social care for their dedication and hard work this year. read more

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22 Dec 2025 Oonagh Smyth CBE

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Our CEO, Oonagh Smyth, shares an end of year message to thank everyone working across social care for their dedication and hard work this year. read more

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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