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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

 


Chef at care home works with resident to create art piece called ‘Journey of life’

27 Jan 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

Robert Lamacraft, chef at Highwater House, has worked with a group of residents to create a piece of art named ‘Journey of life’. read more

Care home chef Robert with artwork

27 Jan 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

Care home chef Robert with artwork

Robert Lamacraft, chef at Highwater House, has worked with a group of residents to create a piece of art named ‘Journey of life’. read more

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How to use ASC-WDS to manage your training and qualification records

25 Jan 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

We explain how you can Â鶹ԭ´´â€™s Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) to store your training records and make sure staff’s learning …read more

Employees shaking hands

25 Jan 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

Employees shaking hands

We explain how you can Â鶹ԭ´´â€™s Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) to store your training records and make sure staff’s learning …read more

ASC-WDS

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Learning and development

Learning and development opportunities for social care workers

23 Jan 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

We look at what learning and development opportunities are available for social care workers this year, to help you and your team keep learning. read more

Group learning session

23 Jan 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

Group learning session

We look at what learning and development opportunities are available for social care workers this year, to help you and your team keep learning. read more

Apprenticeships

Learning and development

Funding

Halifax care home voted one of the best in Yorkshire and Humber

20 Jan 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

Lee Mount Care Home in Halifax was named one of the best in the region based on reviews from residents and their families. read more

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20 Jan 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

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Lee Mount Care Home in Halifax was named one of the best in the region based on reviews from residents and their families. read more

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Funding to support learning and development for individual employers and personal assistants

18 Jan 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

Funding is available to support individual employers to cover some of the cost of learning and development for themselves or the personal assistants w…read more

involving people with lived experience

18 Jan 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

involving people with lived experience

Funding is available to support individual employers to cover some of the cost of learning and development for themselves or the personal assistants w…read more

Funding

Individual employers

Funding available to support learning and development for social care workers in 2023

17 Jan 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

Learning and development is important for everyone working across social care. We look at funding options which can help to cover the costs. read more

think-digital

17 Jan 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

think-digital

Learning and development is important for everyone working across social care. We look at funding options which can help to cover the costs. read more

Apprenticeships

Funding

Learning and development

Workforce development

Chosen Care Group pick up three wins at regional Great British Care Awards

13 Jan 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

Chosen Care Group were delighted to win three awards at the regional Great British Care Awards in London. read more

chosen care group good news

13 Jan 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

chosen care group good news

Chosen Care Group were delighted to win three awards at the regional Great British Care Awards in London. read more

Good news story

How to get started with planning learning and development this year

11 Jan 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

As the new year begins, we look at how you can get started with planning learning and development for your team this year. read more

Lady pointing at a board in a training session

11 Jan 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

Lady pointing at a board in a training session

As the new year begins, we look at how you can get started with planning learning and development for your team this year. read more

Leadership

Learning and development

Funding

ASYE alumni win awards at Social Worker of the Year Awards

06 Jan 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

Two newly qualified social workers who’ve recently completed their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) were awarded a ‘Newly qualified so…read more

ASYE award winners

06 Jan 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

ASYE award winners

Two newly qualified social workers who’ve recently completed their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) were awarded a ‘Newly qualified so…read more

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Social work

Bowfell House care worker wins ‘Newcomer of the year’ at regional Great British Care Awards

30 Dec 2022 Â鶹ԭ´´

It was a proud day for the whole team at Bowfell House when one of their care workers scooped the ‘Newcome of the year’ award at the regional Great Br…read more

bowfell house care awards

30 Dec 2022 Â鶹ԭ´´

bowfell house care awards

It was a proud day for the whole team at Bowfell House when one of their care workers scooped the ‘Newcome of the year’ award at the regional Great Br…read more

Good news story