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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

 


Exploring race and storytelling in adult social care

18 Oct 2024 Dr Amanda Arbouin

Dr Amanda Arbouin, Research Consultant for Stephen Lawrence Research Centre, tells us about one of the latest projects she’s involved in to help fight…read more

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18 Oct 2024 Dr Amanda Arbouin

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Dr Amanda Arbouin, Research Consultant for Stephen Lawrence Research Centre, tells us about one of the latest projects she’s involved in to help fight…read more

Culture and diversity

Leeds City Council’s SC-WRES journey

11 Oct 2024 Nyoka Fothergill

Nyoka Fothergill, Head of Service – Community Social Work at Leeds City Council, talks to us about her experience participating in the Social Care Wor…read more

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11 Oct 2024 Nyoka Fothergill

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Nyoka Fothergill, Head of Service – Community Social Work at Leeds City Council, talks to us about her experience participating in the Social Care Wor…read more

Culture and diversity

How workplace culture supports equality, diversity and inclusion for staff

24 Jun 2024 Â鶹ÉäÇø

We hear from Dan Steadman, Group HR and Organisational Development Director, Agincare, about how their workplace culture supports equality, diversity …read more

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24 Jun 2024 Â鶹ÉäÇø

Group learning session

We hear from Dan Steadman, Group HR and Organisational Development Director, Agincare, about how their workplace culture supports equality, diversity …read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

Management

Wellbeing

LGBTQ+ Care in Later Life learning framework: evaluation from year one

21 Jun 2024 Dr Trish Hafford-Letchfield

This #GoodNewsFriday and in recognition of Pride month, Dr Trish Hafford-Letchfield reflects upon the impact of the LGBTQI+ Care in Later Life learnin…read more

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21 Jun 2024 Dr Trish Hafford-Letchfield

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This #GoodNewsFriday and in recognition of Pride month, Dr Trish Hafford-Letchfield reflects upon the impact of the LGBTQI+ Care in Later Life learnin…read more

Culture and diversity

Good news story

Resources to support with LGBTQ+ inclusivity

12 Jun 2024 Â鶹ÉäÇø

As we continue to support Pride month throughout June, we’ve rounded-up some of the resources available to support you with improving LGBTQ+ inclusivi…read more

12 Jun 2024 Â鶹ÉäÇø

As we continue to support Pride month throughout June, we’ve rounded-up some of the resources available to support you with improving LGBTQ+ inclusivi…read more

Culture and diversity

Learning and development

How leaders create workplace cultures that retain social care staff

10 Jun 2024 Â鶹ÉäÇø

We discuss how leadership impacts culture and how this can create an environment that leads to better staff retention. read more

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10 Jun 2024 Â鶹ÉäÇø

woman points to calendar

We discuss how leadership impacts culture and how this can create an environment that leads to better staff retention. read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

Retention

How to support a positive workplace

28 May 2024 Jessica Dunn

We hear from Jessica Dunn, Administration Manager at Katherine Harriet Ltd, about how they create a positive workplace that retains staff. read more

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28 May 2024 Jessica Dunn

Two women sat at a table, one has her hand in the air

We hear from Jessica Dunn, Administration Manager at Katherine Harriet Ltd, about how they create a positive workplace that retains staff. read more

Culture and diversity

LDC Care Co awarded Chief Nurse Adult Social Care Award

22 Mar 2024 Â鶹ÉäÇø

LDC Care Co were delighted to receive a Chief Nurse Adult Social Care Award following a visit from Deborah Sturdy. read more

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22 Mar 2024 Â鶹ÉäÇø

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LDC Care Co were delighted to receive a Chief Nurse Adult Social Care Award following a visit from Deborah Sturdy. read more

Culture and diversity

Good news story

Recruitment

Women leaders in social care discuss their work on SC-WRES this International Women’s Day

08 Mar 2024 Â鶹ÉäÇø

This #GoodNewsFriday and in honour of International Women’s Day we hear from four women leaders in social care about their important and inspirational…read more

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08 Mar 2024 Â鶹ÉäÇø

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This #GoodNewsFriday and in honour of International Women’s Day we hear from four women leaders in social care about their important and inspirational…read more

Culture and diversity

Good news story

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Brighton and Hove uses LGBTQ+ Learning Framework to examine EDI improvements

23 Feb 2024 Â鶹ÉäÇø

This #GoodNewsFriday and in recognition of LGBT History Month we hear from Brighton and Hove local authority about they’ve utilised the LGBTQ+ Learnin…read more

Employees shaking hands

23 Feb 2024 Â鶹ÉäÇø

Employees shaking hands

This #GoodNewsFriday and in recognition of LGBT History Month we hear from Brighton and Hove local authority about they’ve utilised the LGBTQ+ Learnin…read more

Culture and diversity

Good news story