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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 Leeds City Council’s Community Health and Well-being Service is making lives better

19 Sep 2024 Cath Roff

In this article, we hear from Cath Roff MBE, Project Director: Social Care Transformation, on the launch of the ‘Workforce Strategy for Adult Social C…read more

Leeds Council Image

19 Sep 2024 Cath Roff

Leeds Council Image

In this article, we hear from Cath Roff MBE, Project Director: Social Care Transformation, on the launch of the ‘Workforce Strategy for Adult Social C…read more

Workforce development

Wellbeing

How we’re tackling harassment of social care staff

09 Sep 2024 Megan James

We catch up with Megan James, Organisational Development Project Manager at East Sussex County Council, on the Workforce Strategy and how their recent…read more

Playing basketball

09 Sep 2024 Megan James

Playing basketball

We catch up with Megan James, Organisational Development Project Manager at East Sussex County Council, on the Workforce Strategy and how their recent…read more

Wellbeing

How workplace culture supports equality, diversity and inclusion for staff

24 Jun 2024 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

We hear from Dan Steadman, Group HR and Organisational Development Director, Agincare, about how their workplace culture supports equality, diversity …read more

Group learning session

24 Jun 2024 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

Group learning session

We hear from Dan Steadman, Group HR and Organisational Development Director, Agincare, about how their workplace culture supports equality, diversity …read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

Management

Wellbeing

Top tips on how to create a positive workplace culture

03 Jun 2024 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

We share our top tips on how to create a positive workplace culture that retains staff. read more

Man and woman smiling and working

03 Jun 2024 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

Man and woman smiling and working

We share our top tips on how to create a positive workplace culture that retains staff. read more

Wellbeing

Management

Retention

Supporting staff who deliver end of life care

08 May 2024 Orpha Billie

To mark Dying Matters Week, we hear from Orpha Billie, Registered Manager at Tempnur Care, on how best to support staff who deliver end of life care. …read more

08 May 2024 Orpha Billie

To mark Dying Matters Week, we hear from Orpha Billie, Registered Manager at Tempnur Care, on how best to support staff who deliver end of life care. …read more

Wellbeing

Management

Networking groups support activity and wellbeing coordinators

23 Aug 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

Activity and Wellbeing Coordinator Forums in Frimley and South East Hampshire are supporting activity and wellbeing coordinators in the area. read more

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23 Aug 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

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Activity and Wellbeing Coordinator Forums in Frimley and South East Hampshire are supporting activity and wellbeing coordinators in the area. read more

Learning and development

Wellbeing

Resources to support you with developing a positive workplace culture

15 Jun 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

As leaders and managers an important part of your role is creating a positive workplace culture. We have resources to help you. read more

Care workers learning in a classroom

15 Jun 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

Care workers learning in a classroom

As leaders and managers an important part of your role is creating a positive workplace culture. We have resources to help you. read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

Learning and development

Management

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Wellbeing

Why compassion matters in leadership

12 Jun 2023 Sarah-Jane Dale

Sarah-Jane Dale, Chief Operating Officer, AOD discusses what compassionate leadership is and how it benefits both leaders and teams. read more

Sarah Jane Dale

12 Jun 2023 Sarah-Jane Dale

Sarah Jane Dale

Sarah-Jane Dale, Chief Operating Officer, AOD discusses what compassionate leadership is and how it benefits both leaders and teams. read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

Wellbeing

Care provider hosts annual Christmas awards to celebrate the social care sector

16 Dec 2022 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

Curado, a specialist mental health provider delivering residential care services for adults aged 18–65 in the London Borough of Sutton, were delighted…read more

Curado awards

16 Dec 2022 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

Curado awards

Curado, a specialist mental health provider delivering residential care services for adults aged 18–65 in the London Borough of Sutton, were delighted…read more

Good news story

Wellbeing

Keeping Well in South East London win ‘Mental wellbeing of the workforce’ award

11 Nov 2022 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

Keeping Well in South East London (KWSEL) have been celebrating an award win for supporting the mental wellbeing of the workforce. read more

KWSEL logo

11 Nov 2022 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

KWSEL logo

Keeping Well in South East London (KWSEL) have been celebrating an award win for supporting the mental wellbeing of the workforce. read more

Wellbeing

Good news story