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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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How Leeds City Council’s Community Health and Well-being Service is making lives better
19 Sep 2024 Cath Roff
In this article, we hear from Cath Roff MBE, Project Director: Social Care Transformation, on the launch of the ‘Workforce Strategy for Adult Social C…read more
Workforce development
Wellbeing
How we’re tackling harassment of social care staff
09 Sep 2024 Megan James
We catch up with Megan James, Organisational Development Project Manager at East Sussex County Council, on the Workforce Strategy and how their recent…read more
How workplace culture supports equality, diversity and inclusion for staff
24 Jun 2024 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù
We hear from Dan Steadman, Group HR and Organisational Development Director, Agincare, about how their workplace culture supports equality, diversity …read more
Culture and diversity
Leadership
Management
Top tips on how to create a positive workplace culture
03 Jun 2024 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù
We share our top tips on how to create a positive workplace culture that retains staff. read more
Retention
Supporting staff who deliver end of life care
08 May 2024 Orpha Billie
To mark Dying Matters Week, we hear from Orpha Billie, Registered Manager at Tempnur Care, on how best to support staff who deliver end of life care. …read more
Networking groups support activity and wellbeing coordinators
23 Aug 2023 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù
Activity and Wellbeing Coordinator Forums in Frimley and South East Hampshire are supporting activity and wellbeing coordinators in the area. read more
Learning and development
Resources to support you with developing a positive workplace culture
15 Jun 2023 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù
As leaders and managers an important part of your role is creating a positive workplace culture. We have resources to help you. read more
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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
Care provider hosts annual Christmas awards to celebrate the social care sector
16 Dec 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù
Curado, a specialist mental health provider delivering residential care services for adults aged 18–65 in the London Borough of Sutton, were delighted…read more
Good news story
Keeping Well in South East London win ‘Mental wellbeing of the workforce’ award
11 Nov 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù
Keeping Well in South East London (KWSEL) have been celebrating an award win for supporting the mental wellbeing of the workforce. read more
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