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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

 


Radnor House celebrates 40 years of support

30 May 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

This #GoodNewsFriday, we hear about Radnor House, a care organisation based in the midlands who are celebrating 40 years of care and support. read more

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30 May 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

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This #GoodNewsFriday, we hear about Radnor House, a care organisation based in the midlands who are celebrating 40 years of care and support. read more

Good news story

Recruitment is like a box of chocolates

28 May 2025 Jacqui Darlington and Isaac Samuels

Jacqui Darlington and Isaac Samuels, both individual employers, talk to us in this jointly produced article about their experience recruiting personal…read more

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28 May 2025 Jacqui Darlington and Isaac Samuels

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Jacqui Darlington and Isaac Samuels, both individual employers, talk to us in this jointly produced article about their experience recruiting personal…read more

Recruitment

Individual employers

How Maximus is supporting better mental health in social care

23 May 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

In this #GoodNewsFriday, we hear about how Maximus is helping to improve mental health amongst social care staff. read more

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23 May 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

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In this #GoodNewsFriday, we hear about how Maximus is helping to improve mental health amongst social care staff. read more

Good news story

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

Getting young people into care careers

19 May 2025 Jason Gosling

We hear about Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board’s (BLMKICB) recent work focused on recruiting younger people into health and…read more

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19 May 2025 Jason Gosling

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We hear about Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board’s (BLMKICB) recent work focused on recruiting younger people into health and…read more

Recruitment

How Gateshead’s Social Work Academy is supporting new social workers

16 May 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

This #GoodNewsFriday, we take a look at how Gateshead’s Social Work Academy is supporting newly qualified social workers. read more

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16 May 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

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This #GoodNewsFriday, we take a look at how Gateshead’s Social Work Academy is supporting newly qualified social workers. read more

Good news story

How we’re recruiting younger people into social care

14 May 2025 Jackie Doe

In this article, we hear from Laura Turner, Recruitment Coordinator, and Jackie Doe, Senior Operations Manager, from Surrey Choices, on their approach…read more

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14 May 2025 Jackie Doe

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In this article, we hear from Laura Turner, Recruitment Coordinator, and Jackie Doe, Senior Operations Manager, from Surrey Choices, on their approach…read more

Recruitment

Connecting communities to careers in health and social care

12 May 2025 Sharon Blaney

Sharon Blaney, Employment and Skills Project Officer (NHS and Health) at Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, discusses a recent recruitment even…read more

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12 May 2025 Sharon Blaney

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Sharon Blaney, Employment and Skills Project Officer (NHS and Health) at Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, discusses a recent recruitment even…read more

Recruitment

The Good Lives Framework

09 May 2025 Gary Bourlet

Gary Bourlet, Co-founder of Learning Disability England, and Lisa Hopkins, Trustee at Learning Disability England and CEO of SeeAbility, talk to us ab…read more

Gary Bourlet

09 May 2025 Gary Bourlet

Gary Bourlet

Gary Bourlet, Co-founder of Learning Disability England, and Lisa Hopkins, Trustee at Learning Disability England and CEO of SeeAbility, talk to us ab…read more

Good news story

Values-based recruitment – what does it actually mean?

07 May 2025 Lee Mummery

Lee Mummery, Head of Region (Eastern) at ´óÏó´«Ã½, provides us with a simplified overview of values-based recruitment, helping social care orga…read more

Lee Mummery

07 May 2025 Lee Mummery

Lee Mummery

Lee Mummery, Head of Region (Eastern) at ´óÏó´«Ã½, provides us with a simplified overview of values-based recruitment, helping social care orga…read more

Recruitment