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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

 


Contingency planning during the crisis

19 May 2020 Ed Brown

Ed Brown is the Nominated Individual for Father Hudson’s Care Adult Care Department that provides care and support services for older people and peopl…read more

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19 May 2020 Ed Brown

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Ed Brown is the Nominated Individual for Father Hudson’s Care Adult Care Department that provides care and support services for older people and peopl…read more

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Workforce planning

COVID-19 putting a spotlight on social care

09 Apr 2020 Sophie Chester-Glyn

Care provider Sophie Chester-Glyn talks about what her team at Manor Community are doing to deal with COVID-19 and what implications the current crisi…read more

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09 Apr 2020 Sophie Chester-Glyn

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Care provider Sophie Chester-Glyn talks about what her team at Manor Community are doing to deal with COVID-19 and what implications the current crisi…read more

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Praising our unsung heroes

06 Apr 2020 Nicki Bones

Nicki Bones is CEO of SweetTree, a CQC rated outstanding domiciliary care company, offering services across London. Here she talks about her team as u…read more

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06 Apr 2020 Nicki Bones

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Nicki Bones is CEO of SweetTree, a CQC rated outstanding domiciliary care company, offering services across London. Here she talks about her team as u…read more

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Registered Manager Jason Denny reflects on how his team are responding to the COVID-19 crisis

27 Mar 2020 Jason Denny

Registered Manager Jason Denny and his team at Old Hastings House won a Â鶹ԭ´´ Accolade for their work. Here he reflects on how they are resp…read more

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27 Mar 2020 Jason Denny

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Registered Manager Jason Denny and his team at Old Hastings House won a Â鶹ԭ´´ Accolade for their work. Here he reflects on how they are resp…read more

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Our CEO Oonagh Smyth reflects on how the sector has stepped up to meet the COVID-19 crisis

23 Mar 2020 Oonagh Smyth

Oonagh Smyth discusses how the social care workforce has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and praises the hard work of the sector. read more

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23 Mar 2020 Oonagh Smyth

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Oonagh Smyth discusses how the social care workforce has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and praises the hard work of the sector. read more

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Tips to help you to decide safe staffing levels for your service

24 Feb 2020 Â鶹ԭ´´

Safe staffing levels ensure that your service has enough staff, who have the right values and skills, to deliver high-quality care and support. This a…read more

Man and woman on a bench

24 Feb 2020 Â鶹ԭ´´

Man and woman on a bench

Safe staffing levels ensure that your service has enough staff, who have the right values and skills, to deliver high-quality care and support. This a…read more

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Leadership

Encouraging deeper conversations about care

06 Feb 2020 Karolina Bialecka-Sokol, registered manager at Beaufort House in Burnham-on-Sea

Karolina, originally a social worker from Poland, has spent over five years as a registered manager in nursing, dementia and residential services. She…read more

06 Feb 2020 Karolina Bialecka-Sokol, registered manager at Beaufort House in Burnham-on-Sea

Karolina, originally a social worker from Poland, has spent over five years as a registered manager in nursing, dementia and residential services. She…read more

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Recruitment

The wellbeing of our managers should be at the core of what drives improvement in 2020

21 Jan 2020 Edward Hopkins

As we continue the conversation around #Your2020Vision, Edward Hopkins, Membership Lead at Â鶹ԭ´´ brings wellbeing to the forefront of our th…read more

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21 Jan 2020 Edward Hopkins

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As we continue the conversation around #Your2020Vision, Edward Hopkins, Membership Lead at Â鶹ԭ´´ brings wellbeing to the forefront of our th…read more

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Wellbeing

Quality improvement: identifying and driving improvements in your service in 2020

13 Jan 2020 Â鶹ԭ´´

As the new year has just begun, now’s the ideal time to set your goals for the year ahead. This article uses learning from our ‘Guide to improvement’ …read more

13 Jan 2020 Â鶹ԭ´´

As the new year has just begun, now’s the ideal time to set your goals for the year ahead. This article uses learning from our ‘Guide to improvement’ …read more

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Being a registered manager is unlike anything else

07 Jan 2020 Rebecca Heyes

At the end of 2018 Rebecca Heyes became a registered manager at GS Social Care. After 12 months in post, she looks back on her achievements and shares…read more

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07 Jan 2020 Rebecca Heyes

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At the end of 2018 Rebecca Heyes became a registered manager at GS Social Care. After 12 months in post, she looks back on her achievements and shares…read more

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