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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 Sense supports people who are deafblind

30 Aug 2023 Emma Turner

We hear from Emma Turner, Deputy Practice Manager, Sense about the great and innovative work the organisation has been doing to support people who are…read more

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30 Aug 2023 Emma Turner

Sense-logo

We hear from Emma Turner, Deputy Practice Manager, Sense about the great and innovative work the organisation has been doing to support people who are…read more

Learning disabilities and autism

Supporting Learning Disability Week

22 Jun 2023 Marie Lovell

We’re pleased to be supporting Learning Disability Week this year, which is focusing on busting myths about living life with a learning disability. By…read more

Marie Lovell

22 Jun 2023 Marie Lovell

Marie Lovell

We’re pleased to be supporting Learning Disability Week this year, which is focusing on busting myths about living life with a learning disability. By…read more

Culture and diversity

Learning disabilities and autism

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Learning and development

Choice Support shares celebratory stories from the people they support

26 Apr 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

As we round off our #CelebratingSocialCare campaign we’re hearing from people who draw on care and support about the impact this has on their lives. C…read more

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26 Apr 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

choice support logo bw

As we round off our #CelebratingSocialCare campaign we’re hearing from people who draw on care and support about the impact this has on their lives. C…read more

Culture and diversity

Good news story

Learning disabilities and autism

How drawing on care and support has helped Jonathan to achieve his travel goals

25 Apr 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

As we move into the final week of our #CelebratingSocialCare campaign we’re hearing from people who draw on care and support about the impact this has…read more

Jonathan

25 Apr 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

Jonathan

As we move into the final week of our #CelebratingSocialCare campaign we’re hearing from people who draw on care and support about the impact this has…read more

Culture and diversity

Good news story

Individual employers

Learning disabilities and autism

Supporting people with a learning disability or autism to have positive personal relationships

14 Apr 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

Ali Hagger, Director of Operations (Support to Live at ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×), Leading Lives shares how the organisation has been supporting people to have healthy per…read more

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14 Apr 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

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Ali Hagger, Director of Operations (Support to Live at ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×), Leading Lives shares how the organisation has been supporting people to have healthy per…read more

Culture and diversity

Good news story

Learning and development

Learning disabilities and autism

People supported by the National Autistic Society share how relationship training has helped them

31 Mar 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

We spoke to three people supported by the National Autistic Society (NAS) about how the personal and sexual relationships training offered by the orga…read more

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31 Mar 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

NAS BW

We spoke to three people supported by the National Autistic Society (NAS) about how the personal and sexual relationships training offered by the orga…read more

Culture and diversity

Good news story

Learning and development

Learning disabilities and autism

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Why it’s important for care workers to be skilled and confident in supporting with relationships

29 Mar 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

As we launch our new training resources to aid care workers in supporting people with their personal and sexual relationships, we speak with Lizzie Wi…read more

Lizzie Winkfield

29 Mar 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

Lizzie Winkfield

As we launch our new training resources to aid care workers in supporting people with their personal and sexual relationships, we speak with Lizzie Wi…read more

Culture and diversity

Learning and development

Learning disabilities and autism

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The importance of providing training to support people with their personal and sexual relationships

27 Mar 2023 Tracy Girling

As ¹ú²úÂÒÂ× prepares to launch its new training materials for care workers to support people with their personal and sexual relationships, Trac…read more

tracy sense

27 Mar 2023 Tracy Girling

tracy sense

As ¹ú²úÂÒÂ× prepares to launch its new training materials for care workers to support people with their personal and sexual relationships, Trac…read more

Culture and diversity

Learning and development

Learning disabilities and autism

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How to co-produce learning and development with people who draw on care and support

15 Mar 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

Two training organisations told us how they work with people who draw on care and support to co-produce learning and development for care workers. read more

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15 Mar 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

think-digital

Two training organisations told us how they work with people who draw on care and support to co-produce learning and development for care workers. read more

Learning and development

Culture and diversity

Learning disabilities and autism

Future Directions’ ‘Fun time Friday’ provides fun and reduces anxiety for people they support

29 Jul 2022 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

Future Directions provide live music, jokes and dancing every Friday with their ‘Fun time Friday’. read more

fun time friday

29 Jul 2022 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

fun time friday

Future Directions provide live music, jokes and dancing every Friday with their ‘Fun time Friday’. read more

Good news story

Learning disabilities and autism

Wellbeing