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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

 


Our Christmas message

20 Dec 2024 Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO, Oonagh Smyth, shares a brief Christmas message to thank the entire sector for its hard work and dedication throughout the year. read more

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20 Dec 2024 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO, Oonagh Smyth, shares a brief Christmas message to thank the entire sector for its hard work and dedication throughout the year. read more

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Camphill Village Trust celebrates 70 years of support

13 Dec 2024 ΢΢²ÝÊÓƵ

This #GoodNewsFriday celebrates Camphill Village Trust, a social care organisation that supports adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental hea…read more

Camphill Trust

13 Dec 2024 ΢΢²ÝÊÓƵ

Camphill Trust

This #GoodNewsFriday celebrates Camphill Village Trust, a social care organisation that supports adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental hea…read more

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Care provider Future Directions wins two awards at Spirit of Manchester Awards

06 Dec 2024 ΢΢²ÝÊÓƵ

This week’s #GoodNewsFriday celebrates Future Directions, a Manchester care provider who won two awards at the recent Spirit of Manchester Awards. read more

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06 Dec 2024 ΢΢²ÝÊÓƵ

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This week’s #GoodNewsFriday celebrates Future Directions, a Manchester care provider who won two awards at the recent Spirit of Manchester Awards. read more

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Johnny’s 136 mile walk to raise funds for Stockport social care charity

29 Nov 2024 ΢΢²ÝÊÓƵ

We hear the story of Johnny Shepard, a supported person who walked 136 miles to raise money for Supportability, a Stockport-based social care organisa…read more

Johnny's walk

29 Nov 2024 ΢΢²ÝÊÓƵ

Johnny's walk

We hear the story of Johnny Shepard, a supported person who walked 136 miles to raise money for Supportability, a Stockport-based social care organisa…read more

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΢΢²ÝÊÓƵ’s Shirley Way wins Outstanding Contribution award

22 Nov 2024 ΢΢²ÝÊÓƵ

An inspirational #GoodNewsFriday where we hear how our very own Head of Area for the Midlands, Shirley Way, has won an award for her amazing contribut…read more

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22 Nov 2024 ΢΢²ÝÊÓƵ

Carer with lady

An inspirational #GoodNewsFriday where we hear how our very own Head of Area for the Midlands, Shirley Way, has won an award for her amazing contribut…read more

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New peer support network for domiciliary care workers

15 Nov 2024 Rachel Kelso

This #GoodNewsFriday, Rachel Kelso, Founder of ΢΢²ÝÊÓƵcare Workers’ Group, talks to us about their free and independent support network for homecare work…read more

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15 Nov 2024 Rachel Kelso

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This #GoodNewsFriday, Rachel Kelso, Founder of ΢΢²ÝÊÓƵcare Workers’ Group, talks to us about their free and independent support network for homecare work…read more

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How digital processes have improved the experience of people drawing on care and support

11 Nov 2024 ΢΢²ÝÊÓƵ

Sarah Boardman, Registered Manager at Manor Care ΢΢²ÝÊÓƵs, shares some insight with us on how digital is helping them deliver a better care experience. read more

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11 Nov 2024 ΢΢²ÝÊÓƵ

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Sarah Boardman, Registered Manager at Manor Care ΢΢²ÝÊÓƵs, shares some insight with us on how digital is helping them deliver a better care experience. read more

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Spellman Care celebrates British Armed Forces veterans

08 Nov 2024 ΢΢²ÝÊÓƵ

Spellman Care holds a specifical event to celebrate former members of the British Armed Forces and being friendly to veterans. read more

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08 Nov 2024 ΢΢²ÝÊÓƵ

spellman veterans picture

Spellman Care holds a specifical event to celebrate former members of the British Armed Forces and being friendly to veterans. read more

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Recognising and celebrating Black workers in adult social care

25 Oct 2024 ΢΢²ÝÊÓƵ

Every year Black History Month provides us with an opportunity to remember, reflect on and celebrate the contributions of Black people in society, pas…read more

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25 Oct 2024 ΢΢²ÝÊÓƵ

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Every year Black History Month provides us with an opportunity to remember, reflect on and celebrate the contributions of Black people in society, pas…read more

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Why Black History Month is so important to adult social care

04 Oct 2024 Dudley Sawyerr

Dudley Sawyerr is a care consultant and business strategist at People Care Services, in addition to being the Co-chair of ΢΢²ÝÊÓƵ’s Race Equit…read more

Dudley Sawyer

04 Oct 2024 Dudley Sawyerr

Dudley Sawyer

Dudley Sawyerr is a care consultant and business strategist at People Care Services, in addition to being the Co-chair of ΢΢²ÝÊÓƵ’s Race Equit…read more

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