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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 to use ASC-WDS to identify and manage change

22 Feb 2022 ´óÏó´«Ã½

´óÏó´«Ã½'s Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set can be used by social care providers to identify areas for improvement. Find out how the servic…read more

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22 Feb 2022 ´óÏó´«Ã½

Women at computer

´óÏó´«Ã½'s Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set can be used by social care providers to identify areas for improvement. Find out how the servic…read more

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Leadership

An end of year message from our CEO Oonagh Smyth

22 Dec 2021 Oonagh Smyth

Hear what ´óÏó´«Ã½ CEO Oonagh Smyth has to say about the past year in the sector. read more

22 Dec 2021 Oonagh Smyth

Hear what ´óÏó´«Ã½ CEO Oonagh Smyth has to say about the past year in the sector. read more

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Leadership

Wellbeing

Four ways you can use ASC-WDS to see how you compare to similar providers

02 Dec 2021 ´óÏó´«Ã½

Our Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) provides a wide range of benefits for social care providers – from managing training records to pro…read more

02 Dec 2021 ´óÏó´«Ã½

Our Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) provides a wide range of benefits for social care providers – from managing training records to pro…read more

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Why providing workforce data matters to me, and the social care sector

24 Nov 2021 Dave Griffiths

´óÏó´«Ã½â€™s Programme Head of Workforce Intelligence, Dave Griffiths, shares his experience of developing ´óÏó´«Ã½â€™s data collection serv…read more

Dave Griffiths

24 Nov 2021 Dave Griffiths

Dave Griffiths

´óÏó´«Ã½â€™s Programme Head of Workforce Intelligence, Dave Griffiths, shares his experience of developing ´óÏó´«Ã½â€™s data collection serv…read more

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´óÏó´«Ã½ launches ASC-WDS data service and new Benefits Bundle

22 Nov 2021 ´óÏó´«Ã½

´óÏó´«Ã½ is celebrating the launch of the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS), funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (D…read more

22 Nov 2021 ´óÏó´«Ã½

´óÏó´«Ã½ is celebrating the launch of the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS), funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (D…read more

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A thank you from our CEO to all employers who contribute to ASC-WDS

14 Oct 2021 Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth extends her thank you to all our ASC-WDS users who contribute vital sector insights which help to shape policies and decision mak…read more

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14 Oct 2021 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth extends her thank you to all our ASC-WDS users who contribute vital sector insights which help to shape policies and decision mak…read more

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A look at how social care managers use ´óÏó´«Ã½'s ASC-WDS

19 Jul 2021 ´óÏó´«Ã½

We spoke with managers from across the sector about how they use our Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set to help manage their teams and service. read more

19 Jul 2021 ´óÏó´«Ã½

We spoke with managers from across the sector about how they use our Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set to help manage their teams and service. read more

ASC-WDS

Leadership

Find out what's new in our updated size and structure data published this week

08 Jul 2021 ´óÏó´«Ã½

As we release our annual 'Size and structure of the adult social care sector and workforce in England' report, find out some of the key insights from …read more

08 Jul 2021 ´óÏó´«Ã½

As we release our annual 'Size and structure of the adult social care sector and workforce in England' report, find out some of the key insights from …read more

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Quality data helps quality employers

30 Nov 2020 Nadra Ahmed

Nadra Ahmed OBE has been Chairman of the National Care Association (NCA) since 2001 representing small and medium sized employers. In this blog she lo…read more

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30 Nov 2020 Nadra Ahmed

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Nadra Ahmed OBE has been Chairman of the National Care Association (NCA) since 2001 representing small and medium sized employers. In this blog she lo…read more

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Leadership

Shining a light on the mental health workforce

16 Nov 2020 Kathy Roberts

Kathy Roberts is the Chief Executive of the Association of Mental Health Providers, the national representative organisation for VCSE mental health se…read more

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16 Nov 2020 Kathy Roberts

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Kathy Roberts is the Chief Executive of the Association of Mental Health Providers, the national representative organisation for VCSE mental health se…read more

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Culture and diversity