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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

 


Digitisation in neighbourhood health: the key to true integration

19 Nov 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Katie Thorn, Project Lead at Digital Care Hub, discusses why digital must be at the forefront of integrated working in social care. read more

Katie Thorn

19 Nov 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Katie Thorn

Katie Thorn, Project Lead at Digital Care Hub, discusses why digital must be at the forefront of integrated working in social care. read more

Digital

Integration

How my role as a trusted assessor supports integrated working

17 Nov 2025 Pam Ward

Pam Ward, Care Home Trusted Assessor, Warrington and Halton, tells us more about her role and how it’s supporting smoother transitions from hospital t…read more

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17 Nov 2025 Pam Ward

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Pam Ward, Care Home Trusted Assessor, Warrington and Halton, tells us more about her role and how it’s supporting smoother transitions from hospital t…read more

Integration

Resources to support with integrated working in social care

12 Nov 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

These handy resources can help support your understanding and involvement with integrated ways of working. read more

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12 Nov 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Two people reading at a desk

These handy resources can help support your understanding and involvement with integrated ways of working. read more

Delegated healthcare activities

Integration

What’s happening with integrated working right now

10 Nov 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

We explore key developments happening with integrated working across adult social care right now. read more

care professionals working together

10 Nov 2025 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

care professionals working together

We explore key developments happening with integrated working across adult social care right now. read more

Integration

Policy

Why integrated working matters for social care

05 Nov 2025 Oonagh Smyth

As we launch our ‘Integrated working and social care’ spotlight, our CEO Oonagh Smyth discusses what integrated working means and why it’s important. read more

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05 Nov 2025 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

As we launch our ‘Integrated working and social care’ spotlight, our CEO Oonagh Smyth discusses what integrated working means and why it’s important. read more

Integration

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Advice from a service with success in reducing pressure across the system

30 Sep 2024 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

We reflect on a recent chat with Lynn James-Wellings from CareFirst 24 where we discussed integration and reducing pressure across the care system. read more

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30 Sep 2024 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Integration_care_system

We reflect on a recent chat with Lynn James-Wellings from CareFirst 24 where we discussed integration and reducing pressure across the care system. read more

Integration

Why the adult social care voice is crucial to effectively integrated care

24 Jul 2024 Alice McGee

Alice McGee, Chief People Officer at Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board, discusses the crucial role of adult social care in achieving properly int…read more

24 Jul 2024 Alice McGee

Alice McGee, Chief People Officer at Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board, discusses the crucial role of adult social care in achieving properly int…read more

Integration

How integrated care systems are working together on shared recruitment initiatives

22 Jul 2024 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Âé¶¹Ô­´´ has spoken to several ICSs since their inception to learn about what they are doing. Learn how many are working effectively together t…read more

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22 Jul 2024 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Group learning session

Âé¶¹Ô­´´ has spoken to several ICSs since their inception to learn about what they are doing. Learn how many are working effectively together t…read more

Integration

Recruitment

How integration can prevent hospital admissions and support higher quality care

15 Jul 2024 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

We hear from Chloe Wynn, Registered Manager at Belong Morris Feinmann, on how she believes integration and collaboration between health and social car…read more

15 Jul 2024 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

We hear from Chloe Wynn, Registered Manager at Belong Morris Feinmann, on how she believes integration and collaboration between health and social car…read more

Integration

Leadership

How our workforce data is informing decisions for #IntegratedCare

10 Jul 2024 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

We discuss the vital nature of workforce data in supporting the health and social care integration agenda. read more

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10 Jul 2024 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Woman using computer

We discuss the vital nature of workforce data in supporting the health and social care integration agenda. read more

Workforce development

Integration