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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 alexander.haswell@skillsforcare.org.uk

 


How we supported a reluctant learner to progress in her career

31 Jan 2025 Sam Cox

Sam Cox, Facilitations Director at Changing Lives Building Dreams (CLBD), talks about how they supported a staff member who was reluctant to learn and…read more

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31 Jan 2025 Sam Cox

Lou 7 Year Anniversary - small

Sam Cox, Facilitations Director at Changing Lives Building Dreams (CLBD), talks about how they supported a staff member who was reluctant to learn and…read more

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Learning and development

How the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment is helping retain newly qualified social workers

24 Jan 2025 Debz Morgan

This #GoodNewsFriday, Debz Morgan, Advanced Practitioner at Herefordshire Council, shares with us her experience of supporting newly qualified social …read more

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24 Jan 2025 Debz Morgan

Young person reading book2

This #GoodNewsFriday, Debz Morgan, Advanced Practitioner at Herefordshire Council, shares with us her experience of supporting newly qualified social …read more

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Learning and development

Nightingale Hammerson receives the 2024 London regional finalist’s Care Home Employer Award

17 Jan 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

We hear how a London care provider has won some regional titles at the Great British Care Awards and is going to the final in March 2025! read more

Nightingale Hammerson - British Care Awards

17 Jan 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

Nightingale Hammerson - British Care Awards

We hear how a London care provider has won some regional titles at the Great British Care Awards and is going to the final in March 2025! read more

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Chloe Austin's remarkable journey

10 Jan 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

In this Good News Friday, we hear a story of amazing resilience and strength from a registered nurse who overcame a tragic accident during the early s…read more

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10 Jan 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

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In this Good News Friday, we hear a story of amazing resilience and strength from a registered nurse who overcame a tragic accident during the early s…read more

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Spellman Care's Christmas appeal a resounding success!

03 Jan 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

This #GoodNewsFriday, we hear about a successful Christmas present appeal that provided gifts for hospital residents who unfortunately couldn’t be wit…read more

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03 Jan 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½

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This #GoodNewsFriday, we hear about a successful Christmas present appeal that provided gifts for hospital residents who unfortunately couldn’t be wit…read more

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Merseyside autism charity named best north west employer at GB Care Awards

27 Dec 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

We take this #GoodNewsFriday to celebrate a Bromborough-based charity supporting autistic adults that has been recognised as the one of the best emplo…read more

Autism Together GB Care Awards win-3

27 Dec 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

Autism Together GB Care Awards win-3

We take this #GoodNewsFriday to celebrate a Bromborough-based charity supporting autistic adults that has been recognised as the one of the best emplo…read more

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Our Christmas message

20 Dec 2024 Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO, Oonagh Smyth, shares a brief Christmas message to thank the entire sector for its hard work and dedication throughout the year. read more

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20 Dec 2024 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO, Oonagh Smyth, shares a brief Christmas message to thank the entire sector for its hard work and dedication throughout the year. read more

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Camphill Village Trust celebrates 70 years of support

13 Dec 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

This #GoodNewsFriday celebrates Camphill Village Trust, a social care organisation that supports adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental hea…read more

Camphill Trust

13 Dec 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

Camphill Trust

This #GoodNewsFriday celebrates Camphill Village Trust, a social care organisation that supports adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental hea…read more

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Care provider Future Directions wins two awards at Spirit of Manchester Awards

06 Dec 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

This week’s #GoodNewsFriday celebrates Future Directions, a Manchester care provider who won two awards at the recent Spirit of Manchester Awards. read more

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06 Dec 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

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This week’s #GoodNewsFriday celebrates Future Directions, a Manchester care provider who won two awards at the recent Spirit of Manchester Awards. read more

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Johnny’s 136 mile walk to raise funds for Stockport social care charity

29 Nov 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

We hear the story of Johnny Shepard, a supported person who walked 136 miles to raise money for Supportability, a Stockport-based social care organisa…read more

Johnny's walk

29 Nov 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

Johnny's walk

We hear the story of Johnny Shepard, a supported person who walked 136 miles to raise money for Supportability, a Stockport-based social care organisa…read more

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