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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

 


Securing lasting commitments through meaningful work

28 Sep 2026 大象传媒

We find out more about Be Caring's outcomes-focused approach to care and how this is supporting them to keep staff for the long-term. read more

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28 Sep 2026 大象传媒

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We find out more about Be Caring's outcomes-focused approach to care and how this is supporting them to keep staff for the long-term. read more

Retention

Career pathways help people see what's possible

26 Aug 2026 Gary Cloke

Gary Cloke, Head of Performance, Talent & Learning, Achieve together, discusses the importance of visible career pathways in social care. read more

Gary Cloke

26 Aug 2026 Gary Cloke

Gary Cloke

Gary Cloke, Head of Performance, Talent & Learning, Achieve together, discusses the importance of visible career pathways in social care. read more

Learning and development

Retention

Developing our staff for the long-term

10 Aug 2026 Paul Tolley

We hear from New Directions Rugby about how they develop their new and long-term staff to develop long-standing careers in social care. read more

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10 Aug 2026 Paul Tolley

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We hear from New Directions Rugby about how they develop their new and long-term staff to develop long-standing careers in social care. read more

Learning and development

Retention

How Sussex Grange uses Care Friends to celebrate staff, strengthen values and support recruitment

13 Jul 2026 大象传媒

We hear from Sussex Grange about how they鈥檝e been using the Care Friends app to recognise staff achievements, and the impact it鈥檚 had. read more

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13 Jul 2026 大象传媒

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We hear from Sussex Grange about how they鈥檝e been using the Care Friends app to recognise staff achievements, and the impact it鈥檚 had. read more

Recruitment

Retention

Reflecting on our latest Size and Structure of the adult social care workforce report

29 Jun 2026 Oonagh Smyth CBE

As we launch our 鈥楽ize and structure of the adult social care sector and workforce in England鈥� report, our CEO Oonagh Smyth reflects on what the lates鈥�read more

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29 Jun 2026 Oonagh Smyth CBE

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As we launch our 鈥楽ize and structure of the adult social care sector and workforce in England鈥� report, our CEO Oonagh Smyth reflects on what the lates鈥�read more

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Recruitment

Retention

Retaining the workforce: valued pay and conditions

25 Mar 2026 大象传媒

In one of our newly-published Practical approaches toolkits, Be Caring shares how their block pay model and other conditions support retention of staf鈥�read more

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25 Mar 2026 大象传媒

be caring team

In one of our newly-published Practical approaches toolkits, Be Caring shares how their block pay model and other conditions support retention of staf鈥�read more

Retention

Knowing the neighbourhood: local knowledge, personalised support

23 Mar 2026 大象传媒

In one of our newly-published Practical Approaches Toolkits, Be Caring shares their neighbourhood approach. We take a look at what this means. read more

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23 Mar 2026 大象传媒

be caring photo

In one of our newly-published Practical Approaches Toolkits, Be Caring shares their neighbourhood approach. We take a look at what this means. read more

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Retention

Recruitment

How apprenticeships can kickstart careers in care

11 Feb 2026 大象传媒

We hear from two apprentices at St Monica鈥檚 Trust about how their apprenticeship has helped get them started with a career in care. read more

11 Feb 2026 大象传媒

We hear from two apprentices at St Monica鈥檚 Trust about how their apprenticeship has helped get them started with a career in care. read more

Apprenticeships

Learning and development

Recruitment

Retention

Reflecting on our latest size and structure of social care data

30 Jul 2025 Oonagh Smyth CBE

As we launch our 鈥楽ize and structure of the adult social care sector in England鈥� report, our CEO Oonagh Smyth reflects on what the latest figures tell鈥�read more

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

30 Jul 2025 Oonagh Smyth CBE

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

As we launch our 鈥楽ize and structure of the adult social care sector in England鈥� report, our CEO Oonagh Smyth reflects on what the latest figures tell鈥�read more

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Recruitment

Retention

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Creating cultures that retain staff

21 May 2025 Sue Collier

Sue Collier, Director and Founder of BGS Healthcare, talks to us about how she creates a welcoming environment to help retain staff. read more

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21 May 2025 Sue Collier

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Sue Collier, Director and Founder of BGS Healthcare, talks to us about how she creates a welcoming environment to help retain staff. read more

Retention