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Stay informed and discover valuable information to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities in the social care sector.
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My experience of co-producing the LGBTQ+ learning framework
27 Jun 2023 Lawrence Roberts
Lawrence Roberts, Pride in Ageing Manager at the LGBT Foundation shares his experience of co-producing the LGBTQ+ learning framework and his hopes for…read more
Culture and diversity
Learning and development
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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
Retention
Recruitment
Workforce development
Persona Care introduce Ideas Hub as part of their positive workplace culture
23 Jun 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×
This #GoodNewsFriday, Persona Care tells us about their Ideas Hub which supports a positive workplace culture for staff. read more
Good news story
Supporting Learning Disability Week
22 Jun 2023 Marie Lovell
We’re pleased to be supporting Learning Disability Week this year, which is focusing on busting myths about living life with a learning disability. By…read more
Learning disabilities and autism
Leaders’ role in developing a positive workplace culture
21 Jun 2023 Christine Wint
Christine Wint, Head of Leadership Development at ¹ú²úÂÒÂ× discusses the importance of leaders in creating a positive workplace culture. read more
Leadership
Management
Creating a positive workplace culture for personal assistants
20 Jun 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×
We spoke to individual employers (IEs) and a personal assistant (PA) about how to create a positive workplace culture for PAs. read more
Individual employers
PossAbilities host LGBTQ+ group for staff and people they support
16 Jun 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×
This #GoodNewsFriday and Pride Month, we hear from care provider PossAbilities about their LGBTQ+ group. read more
Resources to support you with developing a positive workplace culture
15 Jun 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×
As leaders and managers an important part of your role is creating a positive workplace culture. We have resources to help you. read more
Wellbeing
Why compassion matters in leadership
12 Jun 2023 Sarah-Jane Dale
Sarah-Jane Dale, Chief Operating Officer, AOD discusses what compassionate leadership is and how it benefits both leaders and teams. read more
Headingley Hall awarded 'Registered Manager of the Year' at Leeds awards
09 Jun 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×
This #GoodNewsFriday we say well done to the registered manager of Headingley Hall in Leeds for a special award win. read more
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