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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

 


Learning opportunities to support with end of life care

02 Feb 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Providing end of life care requires specific skills and knowledge, and it can be a challenging task for care workers. We look at some of the support a…read more

A lady holding another lady's hand

02 Feb 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

A lady holding another lady's hand

Providing end of life care requires specific skills and knowledge, and it can be a challenging task for care workers. We look at some of the support a…read more

Learning and development

How to use ASC-WDS to manage your training and qualification records

25 Jan 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

We explain how you can Âé¶¹Ô­´´â€™s Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) to store your training records and make sure staff’s learning …read more

Employees shaking hands

25 Jan 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Employees shaking hands

We explain how you can Âé¶¹Ô­´´â€™s Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) to store your training records and make sure staff’s learning …read more

ASC-WDS

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Learning and development

Learning and development opportunities for social care workers

23 Jan 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

We look at what learning and development opportunities are available for social care workers this year, to help you and your team keep learning. read more

Group learning session

23 Jan 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Group learning session

We look at what learning and development opportunities are available for social care workers this year, to help you and your team keep learning. read more

Apprenticeships

Learning and development

Funding

Funding available to support learning and development for social care workers in 2023

17 Jan 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Learning and development is important for everyone working across social care. We look at funding options which can help to cover the costs. read more

think-digital

17 Jan 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

think-digital

Learning and development is important for everyone working across social care. We look at funding options which can help to cover the costs. read more

Apprenticeships

Funding

Learning and development

Workforce development

How to get started with planning learning and development this year

11 Jan 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

As the new year begins, we look at how you can get started with planning learning and development for your team this year. read more

Lady pointing at a board in a training session

11 Jan 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Lady pointing at a board in a training session

As the new year begins, we look at how you can get started with planning learning and development for your team this year. read more

Leadership

Learning and development

Funding

Reflections and lessons on workforce capacity in adult social care

19 Dec 2022 Oonagh Smyth CBE

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth recently attended the Leading Age conference in Denver. She reflects on key takeaways from the event. read more

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

19 Dec 2022 Oonagh Smyth CBE

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth recently attended the Leading Age conference in Denver. She reflects on key takeaways from the event. read more

Leadership

Learning and development

Recruitment

Retention

How I planned the introduction of nursing associates at Kineton Manor

28 Nov 2022 Dr Paula du Rand

Paula du Rand, Registered Manger at Kineton Manor Nursing Home tells us how she identified the need for nursing associates at their organisation as pa…read more

Paula nurses

28 Nov 2022 Dr Paula du Rand

Paula nurses

Paula du Rand, Registered Manger at Kineton Manor Nursing Home tells us how she identified the need for nursing associates at their organisation as pa…read more

Learning and development

Nursing

Workforce planning

How I plan for new leaders to support the future of the team

22 Nov 2022 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Debbie Davison, Registered Manager at Brampton Lodge spoke to us about how she identifies and develops leaders in her team as part of her succession p…read more

Debbie Davison

22 Nov 2022 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Debbie Davison

Debbie Davison, Registered Manager at Brampton Lodge spoke to us about how she identifies and develops leaders in her team as part of her succession p…read more

Leadership

Learning and development

Management

Nursing

Succession planning

Workforce planning

Alium Care Training help care provider improve their CQC rating

18 Nov 2022 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

This Good News Friday we’re hearing from one of our endorsed providers, Alium Care Training, about how they helped a care provider improve their Care …read more

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18 Nov 2022 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Alium logo bw

This Good News Friday we’re hearing from one of our endorsed providers, Alium Care Training, about how they helped a care provider improve their Care …read more

Good news story

Learning and development

Workforce development

Funding

CQC

Interview: we speak to one of The care exchange’s biggest fans

19 Oct 2022 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Ahead of the launch of series three of our podcast ‘The care exchange’, we speak to Anna Fleming, Registered Manager at Kent Case Management Ltd who’s…read more

anna fleming

19 Oct 2022 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

anna fleming

Ahead of the launch of series three of our podcast ‘The care exchange’, we speak to Anna Fleming, Registered Manager at Kent Case Management Ltd who’s…read more

Learning and development

Management

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