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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

 


Why Black History Month is so important to adult social care

04 Oct 2024 Dudley Sawyerr

Dudley Sawyerr is a care consultant and business strategist at People Care Services, in addition to being the Co-chair of ´óÏó´«Ã½â€™s Race Equit…read more

Dudley Sawyer

04 Oct 2024 Dudley Sawyerr

Dudley Sawyer

Dudley Sawyerr is a care consultant and business strategist at People Care Services, in addition to being the Co-chair of ´óÏó´«Ã½â€™s Race Equit…read more

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LDC Care Company celebrates its first LDC Care Heroes Awards!

27 Sep 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

LDC Care Company held its first Care Heroes Awards to recognise the extraordinary efforts of its staff in providing compassionate support. read more

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27 Sep 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

LDC-Care Hero Awards-030924_088 Jacki

LDC Care Company held its first Care Heroes Awards to recognise the extraordinary efforts of its staff in providing compassionate support. read more

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The care exchange - how listening to podcasts can change your (working) life!

20 Sep 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

The care exchange podcast hits its 20,000 downloads milestone and celebrates glowing reviews from social care professionals. read more

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20 Sep 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

Podcast image

The care exchange podcast hits its 20,000 downloads milestone and celebrates glowing reviews from social care professionals. read more

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Unique Senior Care awarded royal seal of approval for outstanding training

13 Sep 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

In this #GoodNewsFriday, we hear about a Warwickshire care company who has been given a special award. read more

Man and woman on a bench

13 Sep 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

Man and woman on a bench

In this #GoodNewsFriday, we hear about a Warwickshire care company who has been given a special award. read more

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Spellman Care’s ‘School’s Out for Summer’ events bring joy and connection

06 Sep 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

In this #GoodNewsFriday, we hear about a day of fun and activities from Spellman Care’s Springbank Care Home, as they hosted a ‘School’s out for summe…read more

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06 Sep 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

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In this #GoodNewsFriday, we hear about a day of fun and activities from Spellman Care’s Springbank Care Home, as they hosted a ‘School’s out for summe…read more

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Clifton Homecare wins leadership excellence award at Northwest Family Business Awards

30 Aug 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

This #GoodNewsFriday, we hear about Caroline Cosh and the team at Clifton Homecare, who’ve been given some impressive awards! read more

Caroline NFBA 2024 solo

30 Aug 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

Caroline NFBA 2024 solo

This #GoodNewsFriday, we hear about Caroline Cosh and the team at Clifton Homecare, who’ve been given some impressive awards! read more

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Residents at The Lawn share their love for reading on National Book Lovers' Day 2024

23 Aug 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

Residents at The Lawn, a residential care home in Alton run by the charity Friends of the Elderly, celebrated this year's National Book Lovers' Day by…read more

Resident, Rita Rawling with her favourite book

23 Aug 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

Resident, Rita Rawling with her favourite book

Residents at The Lawn, a residential care home in Alton run by the charity Friends of the Elderly, celebrated this year's National Book Lovers' Day by…read more

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Walfinch Chiswick, Hammersmith and Kensington named as top 20 home care provider

16 Aug 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

This #GoodNewsFriday, we hear about Walfinch Chiswick, Hammersmith and Kensington, who have been named as a top 20 home care provider. read more

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16 Aug 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

Walfinch B&W

This #GoodNewsFriday, we hear about Walfinch Chiswick, Hammersmith and Kensington, who have been named as a top 20 home care provider. read more

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Project MEND is awarded national research funding to help more men be recruited into social care

09 Aug 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

In this week’s #GoodNewsFriday, we hear about a research project that has been awarded national funding to answer the question ‘how can more men be re…read more

MEND Image

09 Aug 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

MEND Image

In this week’s #GoodNewsFriday, we hear about a research project that has been awarded national funding to answer the question ‘how can more men be re…read more

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Project Decaf – how Stow Healthcare used science to improve their care

02 Aug 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

We hear about Stow Healthcare’s Project Decaf, which has helped reduce falls by getting those it supports to switch to decaffeinated drinks! read more

Project decaf coffee

02 Aug 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

Project decaf coffee

We hear about Stow Healthcare’s Project Decaf, which has helped reduce falls by getting those it supports to switch to decaffeinated drinks! read more

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