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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 Homecare wins 'Employer of the year' award

10 Nov 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

This #GoodNewsFriday we say well done to Clifton Homecare who were awarded 'Employer of the year' at the Lancashire Be Inspired Business Awards (BIB…read more

clifton homecare

10 Nov 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

clifton homecare

This #GoodNewsFriday we say well done to Clifton Homecare who were awarded 'Employer of the year' at the Lancashire Be Inspired Business Awards (BIB…read more

Good news story

Why it’s important to improve digital confidence for people working in social care

09 Nov 2023 Claire Smout

As we launch our ‘Improving digital confidence’ campaign, our Head of Digital Skills, Claire Smout, discusses why digital confidence is so important f…read more

Claire Smout

09 Nov 2023 Claire Smout

Claire Smout

As we launch our ‘Improving digital confidence’ campaign, our Head of Digital Skills, Claire Smout, discusses why digital confidence is so important f…read more

Digital

Learning and development

Leadership

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Registered manager wins Inspirational Manager at Stars of Social Care Awards

03 Nov 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

This #GoodNewsFriday we say a big well done to Sue Ann Nnamani, Registered Manager of Priscilla Wakefield House Nursing Home on winning the Inspiratio…read more

sue ann receives award

03 Nov 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

sue ann receives award

This #GoodNewsFriday we say a big well done to Sue Ann Nnamani, Registered Manager of Priscilla Wakefield House Nursing Home on winning the Inspiratio…read more

Good news story

Leadership

Management

What our latest data tells us about factors that affect CQC ratings

31 Oct 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

Following the release of our ‘State of the adult social care sector and workforce in England’ report, we look at what our latest data about Care Quali…read more

access skills (2)

31 Oct 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

access skills (2)

Following the release of our ‘State of the adult social care sector and workforce in England’ report, we look at what our latest data about Care Quali…read more

CQC

ASC-WDS

How we use ASC-WDS to support our organisation

30 Oct 2023 David McCluskey

David McCluskey, Learning Data Intelligence Analyst at care provider HC-One shares how the organisation uses the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set …read more

dave hc one

30 Oct 2023 David McCluskey

dave hc one

David McCluskey, Learning Data Intelligence Analyst at care provider HC-One shares how the organisation uses the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set …read more

ASC-WDS

Retention

#SalutingOurSisters: Francesca Darby shares her career story this Black History Month

27 Oct 2023 Francesca Darby

October is Black History Month, and this year’s focus is on #SalutingOurSisters – celebrating the achievements of Black women. In honour of this we’re…read more

francesca

27 Oct 2023 Francesca Darby

francesca

October is Black History Month, and this year’s focus is on #SalutingOurSisters – celebrating the achievements of Black women. In honour of this we’re…read more

Culture and diversity

Good news story

How Blackpool Council uses data to plan for a better future for people in their area

25 Oct 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

We hear from Blackpool Council about how they’ve been encouraging care providers in their area to sign-up to the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set …read more

lady at computer with pen and paper

25 Oct 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

lady at computer with pen and paper

We hear from Blackpool Council about how they’ve been encouraging care providers in their area to sign-up to the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set …read more

ASC-WDS

How ASC-WDS is being used locally

23 Oct 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

Â鶹ԭ´´â€™s area colleagues share insights into how the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) is being used by providers in their area.read more

Woman working on computer

23 Oct 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

Woman working on computer

Â鶹ԭ´´â€™s area colleagues share insights into how the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) is being used by providers in their area.read more

ASC-WDS

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#SalutingOurSisters: Gerry McMurdie shares her career story this Black History Month

20 Oct 2023 Gerry McMurdie

October is Black History Month, and this year’s focus is on #SalutingOurSisters – celebrating the achievements of Black women. In honour of this we’re…read more

Gerry

20 Oct 2023 Gerry McMurdie

Gerry

October is Black History Month, and this year’s focus is on #SalutingOurSisters – celebrating the achievements of Black women. In honour of this we’re…read more

Culture and diversity

What our latest data tells us about individual employers and personal assistants

19 Oct 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

We look at what our latest data tells us about individual employers and personal assistants. read more

Man in his kitchen smiling at his personal assistant

19 Oct 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

Man in his kitchen smiling at his personal assistant

We look at what our latest data tells us about individual employers and personal assistants. read more

ASC-WDS

Individual employers