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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

 


How international recruitment can support the social care sector

27 Jul 2022 Jeanine Willoughby

Jeanine Willoughby and Amanda Ashworth, project managers for workforce capacity and transformation at ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø, look at how recruiting from ove…read more

Jeanine

27 Jul 2022 Jeanine Willoughby

Jeanine

Jeanine Willoughby and Amanda Ashworth, project managers for workforce capacity and transformation at ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø, look at how recruiting from ove…read more

Recruitment

Policy

Update - Our pledge supporting full and equal contribution at events from people who draw on social care

26 Jul 2022 Oonagh Smyth CBE

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth looks at what we have been doing to make good on our pledge to ask organisers of events to ensure full and equal contribution fro…read more

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26 Jul 2022 Oonagh Smyth CBE

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth looks at what we have been doing to make good on our pledge to ask organisers of events to ensure full and equal contribution fro…read more

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Complete Care West Yorkshire take on race for life

22 Jul 2022 ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø

Yorkshire-based care provider Complete Care West Yorkshire recently experienced success at their local race for life, raising money for charity. read more

Complete Care West Yorkshire at Race for Life

22 Jul 2022 ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø

Complete Care West Yorkshire at Race for Life

Yorkshire-based care provider Complete Care West Yorkshire recently experienced success at their local race for life, raising money for charity. read more

Good news story

Creating the workforce of the future through work placements

19 Jul 2022 ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø

Kirsty Armstrong, Registered Manager of Kelly Park Caring Agency, discusses how she has worked with local education providers to offer work placements…read more

Kirsty-Armstrong

19 Jul 2022 ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø

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Kirsty Armstrong, Registered Manager of Kelly Park Caring Agency, discusses how she has worked with local education providers to offer work placements…read more

Leadership

Recruitment

Workforce planning

Culture and diversity

A very happy 91st birthday celebration at Bernard Sunley care home

15 Jul 2022 ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø

One resident recently enjoyed a special birthday celebration at Bernard Sunley, the Woking-based care home run by charity Friends of the Elderly. read more

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15 Jul 2022 ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø

Betty

One resident recently enjoyed a special birthday celebration at Bernard Sunley, the Woking-based care home run by charity Friends of the Elderly. read more

Good news story

Interview: how effective workforce planning can support capacity now and in the future

12 Jul 2022 ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø

We spoke to Lindsey Dawson, Head of Area (North West) at ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø, about what workforce planning really means and how an effective workforce pl…read more

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12 Jul 2022 ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø

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We spoke to Lindsey Dawson, Head of Area (North West) at ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø, about what workforce planning really means and how an effective workforce pl…read more

Recruitment

Retention

Workforce planning

·¬ÇÑÉçÇø supports Wimbledon in giving free tickets to social care workers

08 Jul 2022 ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø

·¬ÇÑÉçÇø was delighted to support Wimbledon in offering 300 pairs of tickets for free to people working across social care. read more

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08 Jul 2022 ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø

Wimbledon logo

·¬ÇÑÉçÇø was delighted to support Wimbledon in offering 300 pairs of tickets for free to people working across social care. read more

Good news story

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Research shows how music can help to support positive wellbeing

30 Jun 2022 Grace Meadows

Music for Dementia is encouraging care workers to unlock the power of music to support their own health and wellbeing during challenging times. read more

30 Jun 2022 Grace Meadows

Music for Dementia is encouraging care workers to unlock the power of music to support their own health and wellbeing during challenging times. read more

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Wellbeing

Interview: what does wellbeing at work really mean?

30 Jun 2022 ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø

We speak to Dr Chloe Schneider, Clinical Lead at the Keeping Well NWL Staff Support Service, about what wellbeing at work really encompasses. read more

Chloe Schneider

30 Jun 2022 ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø

Chloe Schneider

We speak to Dr Chloe Schneider, Clinical Lead at the Keeping Well NWL Staff Support Service, about what wellbeing at work really encompasses. read more

Wellbeing

How I look after my wellbeing: tips from social care leaders

29 Jun 2022 ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø

Social care leaders share their top tips for looking after their individual wellbeing. read more

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29 Jun 2022 ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

Social care leaders share their top tips for looking after their individual wellbeing. read more

Leadership

Wellbeing