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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

 


What our Moving Up programme looks like for 2021/22

14 Oct 2021 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

We’re delighted to announce that our Moving Up programme is now open for 2021/22. The programme is aimed at leaders with Black, Asian, and other diver…read more

14 Oct 2021 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

We’re delighted to announce that our Moving Up programme is now open for 2021/22. The programme is aimed at leaders with Black, Asian, and other diver…read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

Support for promoting equality and diversity among social care teams

06 Oct 2021 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Supporting equality and diversity among the social care sector is a core element of our strategy and all our work at Âé¶¹Ô­´´. read more

Three people on a sofa

06 Oct 2021 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Three people on a sofa

Supporting equality and diversity among the social care sector is a core element of our strategy and all our work at Âé¶¹Ô­´´. read more

Culture and diversity

Celebrating Black History Month in October

01 Oct 2021 Oonagh Smyth

Âé¶¹Ô­´´ CEO Oonagh Smyth launches our Black History Month activity with a blog discussing the work Âé¶¹Ô­´´ is doing internally and ext…read more

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

01 Oct 2021 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

Âé¶¹Ô­´´ CEO Oonagh Smyth launches our Black History Month activity with a blog discussing the work Âé¶¹Ô­´´ is doing internally and ext…read more

Culture and diversity

Partnering with an employer support organisation to tackle recruitment and retention

30 Sep 2021 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Pre-pandemic, Âé¶¹Ô­´´ funded three employability support organisations to work with providers in social care to recruit people either under-re…read more

30 Sep 2021 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Pre-pandemic, Âé¶¹Ô­´´ funded three employability support organisations to work with providers in social care to recruit people either under-re…read more

Culture and diversity

Recruitment

Retention

Being confident with difference

28 Jun 2021 Rob Newby

On Pride Day Rob Newby, who chairs Âé¶¹Ô­´´â€™s LGBTQ+ network, talks about a programme that helps the care sector to celebrate and embrace diver…read more

28 Jun 2021 Rob Newby

On Pride Day Rob Newby, who chairs Âé¶¹Ô­´´â€™s LGBTQ+ network, talks about a programme that helps the care sector to celebrate and embrace diver…read more

Culture and diversity

Connecting with a Click

21 Jun 2021 Kelly Perry

Kelly Perry is the Project Leader for Click, a supportive and inclusive online community that supports adults with a learning disability and autistic …read more

21 Jun 2021 Kelly Perry

Kelly Perry is the Project Leader for Click, a supportive and inclusive online community that supports adults with a learning disability and autistic …read more

Digital

Culture and diversity

Sharing their stories of care on Learning Disability Week

15 Jun 2021 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

This Learning Disability week we hear from two people who have used a personal workforce budget about how it has helped them. read more

15 Jun 2021 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

This Learning Disability week we hear from two people who have used a personal workforce budget about how it has helped them. read more

Culture and diversity

Putting equality, diversity and inclusion at the centre of our work

05 Feb 2021 Jenny Paton

As Race Equality Week draws to a close our Directors of Strategy, Impact & Policy Jenny Paton and Sarah Gilbert consider what Âé¶¹Ô­´´ can do i…read more

Sarah-and-Jenny

05 Feb 2021 Jenny Paton

Sarah-and-Jenny

As Race Equality Week draws to a close our Directors of Strategy, Impact & Policy Jenny Paton and Sarah Gilbert consider what Âé¶¹Ô­´´ can do i…read more

Culture and diversity

Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Investigating the issues facing the BAME workforce and the impact of COVID-19

17 Dec 2020 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

Following our survey into the issues faced by BAME people working in the social care sector we take a look at the results and how can can support equa…read more

2-people-talking

17 Dec 2020 Âé¶¹Ô­´´

2-people-talking

Following our survey into the issues faced by BAME people working in the social care sector we take a look at the results and how can can support equa…read more

Culture and diversity

Black Lives Matter in Care too

25 Nov 2020 Dudley Sawyerr

Dudley Sawyerr, London Care and Support Forum Chair and Care Vision Head of Operations, talks about some of the many challenges facing the BAME commun…read more

archive-blog

25 Nov 2020 Dudley Sawyerr

archive-blog

Dudley Sawyerr, London Care and Support Forum Chair and Care Vision Head of Operations, talks about some of the many challenges facing the BAME commun…read more

Culture and diversity