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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

 


Championing diversity in nursing leadership

03 Feb 2025 Lucy Gillespie

Lucy Gillespie, National Professional Lead for Nursing at ԭζÊÓƵ, discusses how we can push for more equitable nursing leadership. read more

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03 Feb 2025 Lucy Gillespie

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Lucy Gillespie, National Professional Lead for Nursing at ԭζÊÓƵ, discusses how we can push for more equitable nursing leadership. read more

Nursing

How we supported a reluctant learner to progress in her career

31 Jan 2025 Sam Cox

Sam Cox, Facilitations Director at Changing Lives Building Dreams (CLBD), talks about how they supported a staff member who was reluctant to learn and…read more

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31 Jan 2025 Sam Cox

Lou 7 Year Anniversary - small

Sam Cox, Facilitations Director at Changing Lives Building Dreams (CLBD), talks about how they supported a staff member who was reluctant to learn and…read more

Good news story

Learning and development

Closing the skills gap in adult social care

29 Jan 2025 Dara de Burca

Dara de Burca, Executive Director of Dementia Support and Partnerships at Alzheimer’s Society, talks to us about the importance of dementia training. read more

Ladies in garden

29 Jan 2025 Dara de Burca

Ladies in garden

Dara de Burca, Executive Director of Dementia Support and Partnerships at Alzheimer’s Society, talks to us about the importance of dementia training. read more

Learning and development

How to support a reluctant learner

27 Jan 2025 Laura Stones

Laura Stones, Learning and Development Officer at Aspire Personalised Care, discusses how their organisation supports people who are reluctant to take…read more

Two ladies at desk

27 Jan 2025 Laura Stones

Two ladies at desk

Laura Stones, Learning and Development Officer at Aspire Personalised Care, discusses how their organisation supports people who are reluctant to take…read more

Learning and development

How the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment is helping retain newly qualified social workers

24 Jan 2025 Debz Morgan

This #GoodNewsFriday, Debz Morgan, Advanced Practitioner at Herefordshire Council, shares with us her experience of supporting newly qualified social …read more

Young person reading book2

24 Jan 2025 Debz Morgan

Young person reading book2

This #GoodNewsFriday, Debz Morgan, Advanced Practitioner at Herefordshire Council, shares with us her experience of supporting newly qualified social …read more

Good news story

Learning and development

How the new statutory and mandatory training guidance helped PLUS improve their workforce development planning

22 Jan 2025 Jody McGill

Jody McGill, Training Manager at PLUS, a social care provider for adults with a learning disability, talks to us about the updated statutory and manda…read more

Lady teaching with skeleton

22 Jan 2025 Jody McGill

Lady teaching with skeleton

Jody McGill, Training Manager at PLUS, a social care provider for adults with a learning disability, talks to us about the updated statutory and manda…read more

Learning and development

The Level 2 Care Certificate Qualification

20 Jan 2025 ԭζÊÓƵ

In this article, we delve into the newly launched Level 2 Care Certificate Qualification, exploring its origins, the reasons behind its development, a…read more

Two ladies on couch

20 Jan 2025 ԭζÊÓƵ

Two ladies on couch

In this article, we delve into the newly launched Level 2 Care Certificate Qualification, exploring its origins, the reasons behind its development, a…read more

Learning and development

Nightingale Hammerson receives the 2024 London regional finalist’s Care Home Employer Award

17 Jan 2025 ԭζÊÓƵ

We hear how a London care provider has won some regional titles at the Great British Care Awards and is going to the final in March 2025! read more

Nightingale Hammerson - British Care Awards

17 Jan 2025 ԭζÊÓƵ

Nightingale Hammerson - British Care Awards

We hear how a London care provider has won some regional titles at the Great British Care Awards and is going to the final in March 2025! read more

Good news story

How the Department of Health and Social Care is supporting learning and development

15 Jan 2025 Gareth Young

Gareth Young, Deputy Director for Adult Social Care Workforce Reform at the Department of Health and Social Care, shares how their current projects wo…read more

people around a table

15 Jan 2025 Gareth Young

people around a table

Gareth Young, Deputy Director for Adult Social Care Workforce Reform at the Department of Health and Social Care, shares how their current projects wo…read more

Learning and development

Approaches to learning in social care

13 Jan 2025 ԭζÊÓƵ

We look at some recent case studies that highlight the different ways people and organisations can learn in social care. read more

Wheelchair learning image

13 Jan 2025 ԭζÊÓƵ

Wheelchair learning image

We look at some recent case studies that highlight the different ways people and organisations can learn in social care. read more

Learning and development