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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

 


Using data to understand and support culture and diversity

13 Dec 2022 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Using data to analyse your workforce and organisation is an important part of workforce planning. We look at what data can tell you about equality, di…read more

lady at computer with pen and paper

13 Dec 2022 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

lady at computer with pen and paper

Using data to analyse your workforce and organisation is an important part of workforce planning. We look at what data can tell you about equality, di…read more

Workforce planning

Culture and diversity

ASC-WDS

Care organisation distributes Christmas hampers to local community

09 Dec 2022 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Charity TuVida, which provides support for adults and children across the UK, has worked with Epping Forrest Rotary Club to provide Christmas hampers …read more

Two people with one holding a christmas cracker and packet of mince pies

09 Dec 2022 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Two people with one holding a christmas cracker and packet of mince pies

Charity TuVida, which provides support for adults and children across the UK, has worked with Epping Forrest Rotary Club to provide Christmas hampers …read more

Good news story

How to know if you’re planning effectively

06 Dec 2022 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Workforce planning means making sure you have the right people with the right skills to meet your organisational needs. We look at how to make sure yo…read more

Women at computer

06 Dec 2022 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Women at computer

Workforce planning means making sure you have the right people with the right skills to meet your organisational needs. We look at how to make sure yo…read more

Workforce planning

Complete Care West Yorkshire Ltd wins three awards at regional Great British Care Awards

02 Dec 2022 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Complete Care West Yorkshire Ltd were delighted to win three awards at the regional Great British Care Awards. They tell us about their win. read more

Complete Care awards

02 Dec 2022 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Complete Care awards

Complete Care West Yorkshire Ltd were delighted to win three awards at the regional Great British Care Awards. They tell us about their win. read more

Good news story

How we planned for our new registered manager to take over

30 Nov 2022 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Alison Carter, Managing Director, and Kim Woodhouse, Registered Manager at No Place Like Home discuss how they planned for Kim to take over the role o…read more

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30 Nov 2022 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

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Alison Carter, Managing Director, and Kim Woodhouse, Registered Manager at No Place Like Home discuss how they planned for Kim to take over the role o…read more

Management

Leadership

Succession planning

Workforce planning

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

Care workers make sure person they support attends daughter’s wedding

25 Nov 2022 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

It was a proud day for Valerie as she watched her daughter get married, with two of the care workers where she lives using their day off to make sure …read more

women attending wedding in wheelchair

25 Nov 2022 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

women attending wedding in wheelchair

It was a proud day for Valerie as she watched her daughter get married, with two of the care workers where she lives using their day off to make sure …read more

Good news story

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

Using workforce planning to develop my team and what we offer

21 Nov 2022 Les Latchman

Les Latchman, Registered Manager at Radnor House tells us about his approach to workforce planning. read more

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21 Nov 2022 Les Latchman

leslatchman

Les Latchman, Registered Manager at Radnor House tells us about his approach to workforce planning. read more

Leadership

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