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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.
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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
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
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
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
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
Culture and diversity
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
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
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
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
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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