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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

 


Next steps for the Care workforce pathway for adult social care

26 Jun 2023 Oonagh Smyth CBE

As the call for evidence for the new care workforce pathway closes, Oonagh Smyth, CEO, ¹ú²úÂÒÂ× and Anna Boaden, Deputy Director Department of …read more

Oonagh Smyth and Anna Boaden

26 Jun 2023 Oonagh Smyth CBE

Oonagh Smyth and Anna Boaden

As the call for evidence for the new care workforce pathway closes, Oonagh Smyth, CEO, ¹ú²úÂÒÂ× and Anna Boaden, Deputy Director Department of …read more

Learning and development

Retention

Recruitment

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Workforce development

Recruiting and retaining together: how ICSs can support with recruiting and retaining

18 May 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

We hear from people working as part of their local Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) about how they’re supporting care providers in their area with recru…read more

Three people having a meeting

18 May 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

Three people having a meeting

We hear from people working as part of their local Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) about how they’re supporting care providers in their area with recru…read more

Integration

Recruitment

Retention

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Care Friends receives King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation

21 Apr 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

This #GoodNewsFriday we’re saying well done to our partners Care Friends as they achieve a King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation. read more

care friends kingawards

21 Apr 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

care friends kingawards

This #GoodNewsFriday we’re saying well done to our partners Care Friends as they achieve a King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation. read more

Digital

Good news story

Recruitment

Retention

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Care workers share what they love most about their jobs

07 Apr 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

Proud to Care Gloucestershire, part of NHS Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire County Council, created a video in collaboration with care providers in…read more

A lady holding another lady's hand

07 Apr 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

A lady holding another lady's hand

Proud to Care Gloucestershire, part of NHS Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire County Council, created a video in collaboration with care providers in…read more

Good news story

Recruitment

Retention

HC-One shares success of their Aspiring ¹ú²úÂÒÂ× Managers Programme

24 Mar 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

This #GoodNewsFriday care provider HC-One shares the positive impact of their Aspiring ¹ú²úÂÒÂ× Managers Programme and the importance of learning and deve…read more

hc one

24 Mar 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

hc one

This #GoodNewsFriday care provider HC-One shares the positive impact of their Aspiring ¹ú²úÂÒÂ× Managers Programme and the importance of learning and deve…read more

Learning and development

Good news story

Recruitment

Retention

Interview: why I love working in social care

07 Mar 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

It’s National Careers Week and we’re highlighting all the great things about working in social care. We spoke to Melissa Morgan, Registered Manager at…read more

MelissaMorganAffinity

07 Mar 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

MelissaMorganAffinity

It’s National Careers Week and we’re highlighting all the great things about working in social care. We spoke to Melissa Morgan, Registered Manager at…read more

Leadership

Recruitment

Retention

Interview: creating a learning culture starts with induction

22 Feb 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

We spoke with Claire Callaghan, Registered Manager and Director at Bowfell House about how the organisation runs an effective induction programme for …read more

Lady writing a report

22 Feb 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

Lady writing a report

We spoke with Claire Callaghan, Registered Manager and Director at Bowfell House about how the organisation runs an effective induction programme for …read more

Learning and development

Recruitment

Retention

Reflections and lessons on workforce capacity in adult social care

19 Dec 2022 Oonagh Smyth CBE

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth recently attended the Leading Age conference in Denver. She reflects on key takeaways from the event. read more

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

19 Dec 2022 Oonagh Smyth CBE

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth recently attended the Leading Age conference in Denver. She reflects on key takeaways from the event. read more

Leadership

Learning and development

Recruitment

Retention

How to create a workforce plan

08 Nov 2022 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

A workforce plan is an important part of being prepared for the future. We’ve put together a simple template to help you create your own workforce pla…read more

lady writing a report

08 Nov 2022 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

lady writing a report

A workforce plan is an important part of being prepared for the future. We’ve put together a simple template to help you create your own workforce pla…read more

Workforce planning

Succession planning

Recruitment

Retention

How to get started using international recruitment to build your team

24 Aug 2022 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

Recruiting from overseas can be an effective way to build your team with skilled people looking for opportunities abroad, and can be one step towards …read more

Man and women painting

24 Aug 2022 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

Man and women painting

Recruiting from overseas can be an effective way to build your team with skilled people looking for opportunities abroad, and can be one step towards …read more

Recruitment