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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

 


Robots join in bingo and Tai chi at Manchester care provider

24 Apr 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

At Brunswick Village Extra Care Scheme, run by Age UK Manchester, an exciting partnership with Manchester University has seen robots involved in activ…read more

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24 Apr 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

robots age uk

At Brunswick Village Extra Care Scheme, run by Age UK Manchester, an exciting partnership with Manchester University has seen robots involved in activ…read more

Digital

Good news story

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

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21 Apr 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

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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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The Care Innovation Challenge celebrates opportunities for the social care sector

18 Apr 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

The Care Innovation Challenge is an opportunity to explore innovations for social care, and there’s still time to apply for this year. We found out mo…read more

CHIP

18 Apr 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

CHIP

The Care Innovation Challenge is an opportunity to explore innovations for social care, and there’s still time to apply for this year. We found out mo…read more

Culture and diversity

Digital

Good news story

Learning and development

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Supporting people with a learning disability or autism to have positive personal relationships

14 Apr 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

Ali Hagger, Director of Operations (Support to Live at ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×), Leading Lives shares how the organisation has been supporting people to have healthy per…read more

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14 Apr 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

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Ali Hagger, Director of Operations (Support to Live at ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×), Leading Lives shares how the organisation has been supporting people to have healthy per…read more

Culture and diversity

Good news story

Learning and development

Learning disabilities and autism

Moving Up alumnus celebrates success of the programme by securing a promotion

12 Apr 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

Danielle Grant, Practice Development Coordinator (Communications), Sheffield City Council successfully completed our Moving Up programme for leaders f…read more

Danielle Grant smiling into the camera. Danielle is a woman of colour and wears glasses

12 Apr 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

Danielle Grant smiling into the camera. Danielle is a woman of colour and wears glasses

Danielle Grant, Practice Development Coordinator (Communications), Sheffield City Council successfully completed our Moving Up programme for leaders f…read more

Good news story

Learning and development

Culture and diversity

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

Holmfield Care’s ‘Shining moments’ celebrates what their staff love about working in care

05 Apr 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

Holmfield Care, run by Age UK Manchester, share the work they've been doing on their 'Shining moments' project. read more

Holmfield Care

05 Apr 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

Holmfield Care

Holmfield Care, run by Age UK Manchester, share the work they've been doing on their 'Shining moments' project. read more

Good news story

Why we’re #CelebratingSocialCare this April

03 Apr 2023 Oonagh Smyth CBE

As we launch our #CelebratingSocialCare spotlight, our CEO Oonagh Smyth shares why it’s so important for us to celebrate social care and why we’d love…read more

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

03 Apr 2023 Oonagh Smyth CBE

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

As we launch our #CelebratingSocialCare spotlight, our CEO Oonagh Smyth shares why it’s so important for us to celebrate social care and why we’d love…read more

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People supported by the National Autistic Society share how relationship training has helped them

31 Mar 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

We spoke to three people supported by the National Autistic Society (NAS) about how the personal and sexual relationships training offered by the orga…read more

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31 Mar 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

NAS BW

We spoke to three people supported by the National Autistic Society (NAS) about how the personal and sexual relationships training offered by the orga…read more

Culture and diversity

Good news story

Learning and development

Learning disabilities and autism

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Why it’s important for care workers to be skilled and confident in supporting with relationships

29 Mar 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

As we launch our new training resources to aid care workers in supporting people with their personal and sexual relationships, we speak with Lizzie Wi…read more

Lizzie Winkfield

29 Mar 2023 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×

Lizzie Winkfield

As we launch our new training resources to aid care workers in supporting people with their personal and sexual relationships, we speak with Lizzie Wi…read more

Culture and diversity

Learning and development

Learning disabilities and autism

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