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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 alexander.haswell@skillsforcare.org.uk

 


Care workers share what they love most about their jobs

07 Apr 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Proud to Care Gloucestershire, part of NHS Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire County Council, created a video in collaboration with care providers in…read more

A lady holding another lady's hand

07 Apr 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

A lady holding another lady's hand

Proud to Care Gloucestershire, part of NHS Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire County Council, created a video in collaboration with care providers in…read more

Good news story

Recruitment

Retention

Holmfield Care’s ‘Shining moments’ celebrates what their staff love about working in care

05 Apr 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Holmfield Care, run by Age UK Manchester, share the work they've been doing on their 'Shining moments' project. read more

Holmfield Care

05 Apr 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Holmfield Care

Holmfield Care, run by Age UK Manchester, share the work they've been doing on their 'Shining moments' project. read more

Good news story

People supported by the National Autistic Society share how relationship training has helped them

31 Mar 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

We spoke to three people supported by the National Autistic Society (NAS) about how the personal and sexual relationships training offered by the orga…read more

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31 Mar 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

NAS BW

We spoke to three people supported by the National Autistic Society (NAS) about how the personal and sexual relationships training offered by the orga…read more

Culture and diversity

Good news story

Learning and development

Learning disabilities and autism

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HC-One shares success of their Aspiring Home Managers Programme

24 Mar 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

This #GoodNewsFriday care provider HC-One shares the positive impact of their Aspiring Home Managers Programme and the importance of learning and deve…read more

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24 Mar 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

hc one

This #GoodNewsFriday care provider HC-One shares the positive impact of their Aspiring Home Managers Programme and the importance of learning and deve…read more

Learning and development

Good news story

Recruitment

Retention

Social care workers celebrated in awards ceremony

17 Mar 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Frontline care workers were celebrated in an awards ceremony which was held to highlight the importance of social care, its workforce and the high lev…read more

aintree training

17 Mar 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

aintree training

Frontline care workers were celebrated in an awards ceremony which was held to highlight the importance of social care, its workforce and the high lev…read more

Good news story

Learning and development

Care provider shares how staff have grown into new roles with them

10 Mar 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Care provider David Lewis told us how their learning and development opportunities have encouraged staff to stay with them long-term. We spoke to two …read more

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10 Mar 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

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Care provider David Lewis told us how their learning and development opportunities have encouraged staff to stay with them long-term. We spoke to two …read more

Good news story

Learning and development

Retention

Bowfell House wins Care Home of the Year in the North

03 Mar 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Bowfell House was delighted to receive the award for Care Home of the Year in the North at the Caring UK Awards. read more

Bowfell House award win

03 Mar 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Bowfell House award win

Bowfell House was delighted to receive the award for Care Home of the Year in the North at the Caring UK Awards. read more

Good news story

Affinity Homecare celebrates success of student placements programme

24 Feb 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Affinity Homecare share the success of their first student placement programme, working alongside Shrewsbury College to provide students with the oppo…read more

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24 Feb 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

affinity homecare logo

Affinity Homecare share the success of their first student placement programme, working alongside Shrewsbury College to provide students with the oppo…read more

Learning and development

Good news story

Âé¶¹Ô­´´â€™s Director of Operations Tricia Pereira wins award at The Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care Awards

17 Feb 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

We were delighted to see our Director of Operations Tricia Pereira win an award at the Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care Awards. read more

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17 Feb 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

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We were delighted to see our Director of Operations Tricia Pereira win an award at the Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care Awards. read more

Culture and diversity

Good news story

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Celebrating apprenticeships during National Apprenticeship Week

10 Feb 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

It’s Good News Friday and this week we’re celebrating apprenticeships in honour of National Apprenticeship Week. read more

10 Feb 2023 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

It’s Good News Friday and this week we’re celebrating apprenticeships in honour of National Apprenticeship Week. read more

Apprenticeships

Good news story

Learning and development