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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.ukmailto:Catriona.Wilson@skillsforcare.org.uk

 


Windrush Day 2025: Celebrating a legacy and the urgent call for equity in leadership

20 Jun 2025 Dr Carol Stewart

Dr. Carol Stewart, Director of Chinara Enterprises Ltd, and Social Care Workforce Development Consultant, reflects on the impact the Windrush generati…read more

Dr Carol Stewart

20 Jun 2025 Dr Carol Stewart

Dr Carol Stewart

Dr. Carol Stewart, Director of Chinara Enterprises Ltd, and Social Care Workforce Development Consultant, reflects on the impact the Windrush generati…read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

Exploring allyship in social care

18 Jun 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

Symone Stuart, National Lead, Leadership Development at ´óÏó´«Ã½ discusses what allyship means and why it’s important to our sector. read more

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18 Jun 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

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Symone Stuart, National Lead, Leadership Development at ´óÏó´«Ã½ discusses what allyship means and why it’s important to our sector. read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

Management

How to audit and improve your company culture

16 Jun 2025 Jayne McCabe

Jayne McCabe, National Lead for Leadership and Management Development at ´óÏó´«Ã½ discusses why and how you should be auditing your company cul…read more

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16 Jun 2025 Jayne McCabe

JMC headshot

Jayne McCabe, National Lead for Leadership and Management Development at ´óÏó´«Ã½ discusses why and how you should be auditing your company cul…read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

Management

Empowering LGBTQ people in adult social care

06 Jun 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

In celebration of Pride Month this #GoodNewsFriday we hear about how Supported Loving is empowering LGBTQ+ people in adult social care. read more

Claire Bates

06 Jun 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

Claire Bates

In celebration of Pride Month this #GoodNewsFriday we hear about how Supported Loving is empowering LGBTQ+ people in adult social care. read more

Culture and diversity

Good news story

Reflecting on the first Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard conference

03 Jun 2025 Oonagh Smyth

Oonagh Smyth, our CEO, reflects on the first SC-WRES event which was held recently in London. read more

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03 Jun 2025 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

Oonagh Smyth, our CEO, reflects on the first SC-WRES event which was held recently in London. read more

Culture and diversity

Residential care home leads the way in LGBTQ+ inclusivity

14 Feb 2025 Colin Scott

The Maples, a residential care home in East Sussex supporting 22 older adults, is pioneering LGBTQ+ inclusivity under the leadership of registered man…read more

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14 Feb 2025 Colin Scott

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The Maples, a residential care home in East Sussex supporting 22 older adults, is pioneering LGBTQ+ inclusivity under the leadership of registered man…read more

Good news story

Culture and diversity

Supporting LGBTQ+ inclusivity: Essential resources for support and awareness

10 Feb 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

As we continue to support LGBT History Month throughout February, we’ve rounded-up some of the resources available to support you with improving LGBTQ…read more

10 Feb 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

As we continue to support LGBT History Month throughout February, we’ve rounded-up some of the resources available to support you with improving LGBTQ…read more

Culture and diversity

Learning and development

My experience with the nurse leadership programme

06 Feb 2025 Arun Varghese

During Race Equality Week 2025 we hear from Arun Varghese, Registered Manager and Registered Nurse at Peacock House Nursing Home, as he shares his exp…read more

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06 Feb 2025 Arun Varghese

Arun Image

During Race Equality Week 2025 we hear from Arun Varghese, Registered Manager and Registered Nurse at Peacock House Nursing Home, as he shares his exp…read more

Culture and diversity

Creating change and driving race equality through the SC-WRES improvement programme action plans

05 Feb 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

We explore how the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard (SC-WRES) is helping local authorities push for race equality through tailored action …read more

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05 Feb 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

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We explore how the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard (SC-WRES) is helping local authorities push for race equality through tailored action …read more

Culture and diversity

Exploring race and storytelling in adult social care

18 Oct 2024 Dr Amanda Arbouin

Dr Amanda Arbouin, Research Consultant for Stephen Lawrence Research Centre, tells us about one of the latest projects she’s involved in to help fight…read more

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18 Oct 2024 Dr Amanda Arbouin

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Dr Amanda Arbouin, Research Consultant for Stephen Lawrence Research Centre, tells us about one of the latest projects she’s involved in to help fight…read more

Culture and diversity