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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 Catriona.Wilson@skillsforcare.org.uk

 


Why I love working in learning disability services

15 Jun 2026 Susan Graves

Susan Graves, Senior Support Worker, Positive Individual Proactive Support (PIPS) shares what she loves most about her role. read more

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15 Jun 2026 Susan Graves

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Susan Graves, Senior Support Worker, Positive Individual Proactive Support (PIPS) shares what she loves most about her role. read more

Learning disabilities and autism

Care home sets up popular weekly dominoes club

12 Jun 2026 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about the weekly Dominoes club at Friends of the Elderly's care home The Lawn. read more

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12 Jun 2026 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

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This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about the weekly Dominoes club at Friends of the Elderly's care home The Lawn. read more

Good news story

Introducing our new learning offer to strengthen the social care sector

10 Jun 2026 Oonagh Smyth CBE

Oonagh Smyth, CEO, ¹ú²úÂÒÂ× shares more about our new learning platform, The Training Hub by ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×. read more

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10 Jun 2026 Oonagh Smyth CBE

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Oonagh Smyth, CEO, ¹ú²úÂÒÂ× shares more about our new learning platform, The Training Hub by ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×. read more

Learning and development

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Care home turns evenings into a bedtime disco

05 Jun 2026 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about Sundial Care ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×’s new bedtime disco routine. read more

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05 Jun 2026 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

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This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about Sundial Care ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×’s new bedtime disco routine. read more

Good news story

Supporting LGBTQ+ inclusivity: Essential resources for support and awareness

03 Jun 2026 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

We’ve rounded-up some of the resources available to support you with improving LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning) inclusivity i…read more

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03 Jun 2026 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

lady writing a report

We’ve rounded-up some of the resources available to support you with improving LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning) inclusivity i…read more

Culture and diversity

Learning and development

Celebrating pride, inclusion and belonging at Moorview Care

01 Jun 2026 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

As Pride Month begins, we hear from Moorview Care about how they support an inclusive culture for their staff and the people they support. read more

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01 Jun 2026 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

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As Pride Month begins, we hear from Moorview Care about how they support an inclusive culture for their staff and the people they support. read more

Culture and diversity

Spellman Care names finalists at Stars of Social Care Awards

29 May 2026 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from Spellman Care about the numerous awards their team has been shortlisted for at the Stars of Social Care Awards. read more

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29 May 2026 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

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This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from Spellman Care about the numerous awards their team has been shortlisted for at the Stars of Social Care Awards. read more

Good news story

From insight to action: launching the SC-WRES National Report

27 May 2026 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

Jon White, National Culture and Diversity Lead, ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×, discusses the findings of the latest SC-WRES National Report and what needs to happen…read more

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27 May 2026 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

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Jon White, National Culture and Diversity Lead, ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×, discusses the findings of the latest SC-WRES National Report and what needs to happen…read more

Culture and diversity

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AI in Social Work Summit is a proud event for ¹ú²úÂÒÂ× and Social Work England

22 May 2026 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

This #GoodNewsFriday we reflect on the success of the AI in Social Work Summit held this week by ¹ú²úÂÒÂ× and Social Work England. read more

AI summit speakers opening welcome

22 May 2026 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

AI summit speakers opening welcome

This #GoodNewsFriday we reflect on the success of the AI in Social Work Summit held this week by ¹ú²úÂÒÂ× and Social Work England. read more

Good news story

Accessibility: more than just a ‘nice to have’

21 May 2026 Tony Barker

Tony Barker, Workforce Learning and Development Lead, ¹ú²úÂÒÂ× discusses why accessibility is so important across communications, design and te…read more

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21 May 2026 Tony Barker

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Tony Barker, Workforce Learning and Development Lead, ¹ú²úÂÒÂ× discusses why accessibility is so important across communications, design and te…read more

Culture and diversity