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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

 


Clifton ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×care wins leadership excellence award at Northwest Family Business Awards

30 Aug 2024 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

This #GoodNewsFriday, we hear about Caroline Cosh and the team at Clifton ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×care, who’ve been given some impressive awards! read more

Caroline NFBA 2024 solo

30 Aug 2024 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

Caroline NFBA 2024 solo

This #GoodNewsFriday, we hear about Caroline Cosh and the team at Clifton ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×care, 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 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

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 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

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 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

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

Walfinch B&W

16 Aug 2024 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

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 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

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 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

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

Good news story

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

02 Aug 2024 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

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 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

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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Support worker saves life with first aid training

26 Jul 2024 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

Cedrick Ndatenguha Cyifuzo’s induction training and quick thinking resulted in him administering life-saving CPR in an emergency situation. read more

gnf pic

26 Jul 2024 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

gnf pic

Cedrick Ndatenguha Cyifuzo’s induction training and quick thinking resulted in him administering life-saving CPR in an emergency situation. read more

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Resident recognised with top honour at dementia care awards

19 Jul 2024 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

Zena Wolff (86) has become one of the first residents to be recognised at the National Dementia Care Awards, being awarded top honours as the ‘Inspiri…read more

19 Jul 2024 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

Zena Wolff (86) has become one of the first residents to be recognised at the National Dementia Care Awards, being awarded top honours as the ‘Inspiri…read more

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Highland ¹ú²úÂÒÂ× Carers scoops top Scottish care award

12 Jul 2024 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

We hear the story of Highland ¹ú²úÂÒÂ× Carers, a social care provider whose learning academy has received a top Scottish award, despite only being establi…read more

HR & Workforce Development Team at HHC

12 Jul 2024 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

HR & Workforce Development Team at HHC

We hear the story of Highland ¹ú²úÂÒÂ× Carers, a social care provider whose learning academy has received a top Scottish award, despite only being establi…read more

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The Outstanding Diversity Forum’s London Pride march 2024

05 Jul 2024 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

We hear the story of the Outstanding Diversity Forum’s Pride march, which included teams from care organisations across the sector. read more

OSDF Pride 2

05 Jul 2024 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

OSDF Pride 2

We hear the story of the Outstanding Diversity Forum’s Pride march, which included teams from care organisations across the sector. read more

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LDC Care celebrates Pride Month

28 Jun 2024 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

This #GoodNewsFriday, we hear how LDC Care has been celebrating Pride Month with the support of a local drag artist! read more

Pride Collage

28 Jun 2024 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

Pride Collage

This #GoodNewsFriday, we hear how LDC Care has been celebrating Pride Month with the support of a local drag artist! read more

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