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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

 


Awards open for innovation in disability support

16 Jan 2026 ´óÏó´«Ã½

Entries are now open for the EASPD Innovation Awards 2026, celebrating innovation across organisations supporting people with a disability. read more

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16 Jan 2026 ´óÏó´«Ã½

easpd logo

Entries are now open for the EASPD Innovation Awards 2026, celebrating innovation across organisations supporting people with a disability. read more

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Learning disabilities and autism

Care providers share their Christmas celebrations

09 Jan 2026 ´óÏó´«Ã½

This #GoodNewsFriday a number of care providers have shared with us how they spent the festive period. read more

santa visit

09 Jan 2026 ´óÏó´«Ã½

santa visit

This #GoodNewsFriday a number of care providers have shared with us how they spent the festive period. read more

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Care group raises money for charity with football league sponsorship

02 Jan 2026 ´óÏó´«Ã½

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear how homecare provider CCH Group has helped raise £40,000 for charities by sponsoring a grassroots football league made up…read more

football team charity

02 Jan 2026 ´óÏó´«Ã½

football team charity

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear how homecare provider CCH Group has helped raise £40,000 for charities by sponsoring a grassroots football league made up…read more

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Bride surprises grandmother at care home on her wedding day

19 Dec 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear how a bride surprised her grandmother at Mossdale Residence on her wedding day. read more

wedding visit

19 Dec 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

wedding visit

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear how a bride surprised her grandmother at Mossdale Residence on her wedding day. read more

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Care provider sees 60% uptake for staff flu jab with successful incentive

12 Dec 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear how Charlotte Straker House encouraged 60% of staff to get their flu jab this winter with a creative incentive. read more

flu jab photo

12 Dec 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

flu jab photo

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear how Charlotte Straker House encouraged 60% of staff to get their flu jab this winter with a creative incentive. read more

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Spellman Care’s Adopt a grand friend scheme forges connections across generations

05 Dec 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about the success of Spellman Care’s ‘Adopt a grand-friend’ scheme. read more

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05 Dec 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

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This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about the success of Spellman Care’s ‘Adopt a grand-friend’ scheme. read more

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Care group organises football league across their homes

28 Nov 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about the football league set up for staff across Elmsdene and Honeysuckle House; Elizabeth House; Chamber Mount Care Hom…read more

football team

28 Nov 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

football team

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about the football league set up for staff across Elmsdene and Honeysuckle House; Elizabeth House; Chamber Mount Care Hom…read more

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Bernard Sunley Care Home to host free Christmas lunch for local community

21 Nov 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear how Bernard Sunley Care Home are making sure no-one in their local community is alone this Christmas Day. read more

One of the dining areas at Bernard Sunley Care Home in Woking

21 Nov 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

One of the dining areas at Bernard Sunley Care Home in Woking

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear how Bernard Sunley Care Home are making sure no-one in their local community is alone this Christmas Day. read more

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Celebrated care worker retires at 83

14 Nov 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

This Good News Friday, we hear about Irene Woods who recently retired from a long and happy career in care aged 83. read more

irene woods

14 Nov 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

irene woods

This Good News Friday, we hear about Irene Woods who recently retired from a long and happy career in care aged 83. read more

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Spellman Care’s fundraising success

07 Nov 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from Spellman Care about their fundraising efforts over the summer. read more

spellman

07 Nov 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

spellman

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from Spellman Care about their fundraising efforts over the summer. read more

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