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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

 


Empowering care through technology: The vital role of digital skills in adult social care

27 Aug 2024 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

The rapid rise of digital technology has transformed nearly every aspect of our lives, including how we manage our homes, communicate, work, and engag…read more

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27 Aug 2024 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

SfC_Knoll Care Partnership_180

The rapid rise of digital technology has transformed nearly every aspect of our lives, including how we manage our homes, communicate, work, and engag…read more

Digital

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

Good news story

My journey to becoming an award-winning registered manager and co-chair of a ¹ú²úÂÒÂ× local network for managers

20 Aug 2024 Kam Gill

Kam Gill, Registered Manager, Walfinch Oxfordshire, shares her story about becoming an award-winning registered manager and how she plans to fulfil he…read more

city care partnership

20 Aug 2024 Kam Gill

city care partnership

Kam Gill, Registered Manager, Walfinch Oxfordshire, shares her story about becoming an award-winning registered manager and how she plans to fulfil he…read more

Workforce development

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

Good news story

A positive future

13 Aug 2024 Graham Woodham

Graham Woodham, former Head of Regulated Professional Workforce at ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×, reflects on his work at ¹ú²úÂÒÂ× and his hopes for the futu…read more

Graham Woodham blog picture

13 Aug 2024 Graham Woodham

Graham Woodham blog picture

Graham Woodham, former Head of Regulated Professional Workforce at ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×, reflects on his work at ¹ú²úÂÒÂ× and his hopes for the futu…read more

Workforce development

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

¹ú²úÂÒÂ× announces support for phase two of the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard (SC-WRES) Improvement Programme

08 Aug 2024 Oonagh Smyth

We hear from Oonagh Smyth, CEO of ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×, on the much-anticipated launch of the second phase of the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Stand…read more

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

08 Aug 2024 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

We hear from Oonagh Smyth, CEO of ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×, on the much-anticipated launch of the second phase of the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Stand…read more

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

Good news story

How the ‘Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care’ will support integrated care systems

30 Jul 2024 Jane Brightman

Continuing our #IntegratedCare campaign, Jane Brightman explores how the recently launched ‘Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care’ will help integr…read more

Three women around table

30 Jul 2024 Jane Brightman

Three women around table

Continuing our #IntegratedCare campaign, Jane Brightman explores how the recently launched ‘Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care’ will help integr…read more

Workforce development

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

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26 Jul 2024 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

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

Good news story