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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 alexander.haswell@skillsforcare.org.uk

 


Supervisions lead to better support and understanding for teams

08 Jun 2022 Lucy Knight

Lucy Knight, Registered Manager of Valerie Manor shares how effective supervisions can support staff wellbeing and create a happy and healthy workplac…read more

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08 Jun 2022 Lucy Knight

Knight Lucy Reg Manager

Lucy Knight, Registered Manager of Valerie Manor shares how effective supervisions can support staff wellbeing and create a happy and healthy workplac…read more

Leadership

Wellbeing

My 30-year career working in social care

30 May 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

Liz Seymour, Registered Manager at Melrose Care talks to us about the achievements of her team during the pandemic, and her long career in care. read more

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30 May 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

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Liz Seymour, Registered Manager at Melrose Care talks to us about the achievements of her team during the pandemic, and her long career in care. read more

Leadership

Wellbeing

Retention

Friend of the Elderly introduces new tool to support staff to be happy and healthy

20 May 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

This #GoodNewsFriday, we look at the new online workplace mental health platform being used by Friends of the Elderly as part of its ‘Wellbeing pledge…read more

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20 May 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

friends of the elderly

This #GoodNewsFriday, we look at the new online workplace mental health platform being used by Friends of the Elderly as part of its ‘Wellbeing pledge…read more

Good news story

Wellbeing

Digital

Peer support for registered managers and social workers

18 May 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

We know that one thing that can really support a happy and healthy workplace, is peer support. At ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù, we facilitate a number of groups an…read more

Group learning session

18 May 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

Group learning session

We know that one thing that can really support a happy and healthy workplace, is peer support. At ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù, we facilitate a number of groups an…read more

Leadership

Social work

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Wellbeing

Supporting people with a learning disability to use technology and stay connected

16 May 2022 Jane Seal

Jane Seale of the Open University recently conducted research examining how people with a learning disability were being supported to use technologies…read more

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16 May 2022 Jane Seal

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Jane Seale of the Open University recently conducted research examining how people with a learning disability were being supported to use technologies…read more

Digital

Learning disabilities and autism

Wellbeing

Celebrations and awards held for social care sector across the country

22 Apr 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

This month we're #CelebratingSocialCare and we're delighted to hear of lots of other celebrations and award events having taking place across the sect…read more

Speakers at Northants RMN event

22 Apr 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

Speakers at Northants RMN event

This month we're #CelebratingSocialCare and we're delighted to hear of lots of other celebrations and award events having taking place across the sect…read more

Leadership

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Wellbeing

Good news story

Caring through covid: why I started a temporary social care worker role during the pandemic

20 Apr 2022 Wendy Adams

Wendy Adams, Locality Manager for Yorkshire and the Humber/North East at ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù shares her experience of taking on a temporary care worker ro…read more

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20 Apr 2022 Wendy Adams

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Wendy Adams, Locality Manager for Yorkshire and the Humber/North East at ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù shares her experience of taking on a temporary care worker ro…read more

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Wellbeing

Workforce development

A celebration of innovation among the challenges of the pandemic

19 Apr 2022 Sacha Wheatley

Sacha Wheatley, Registered Manager of Greenwich Shared Lives, and a ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Moving Up alumni, discusses how her team innovated during the pand…read more

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19 Apr 2022 Sacha Wheatley

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Sacha Wheatley, Registered Manager of Greenwich Shared Lives, and a ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Moving Up alumni, discusses how her team innovated during the pand…read more

Leadership

Culture and diversity

Wellbeing

Mentoring: a way for social care leaders to support each other

07 Apr 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

One of the greatest things people tell us about working in social care is the peer support among colleagues and within the sector. This is particularl…read more

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07 Apr 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

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One of the greatest things people tell us about working in social care is the peer support among colleagues and within the sector. This is particularl…read more

Leadership

Mentoring

Wellbeing

Workforce development

Key takeaways from our new compassionate leadership videos

17 Jan 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

Our wellbeing work includes a focus on the importance of compassionate leadership and culture to make a difference to workforce health and wellbeing a…read more

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17 Jan 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

Three people on a sofa

Our wellbeing work includes a focus on the importance of compassionate leadership and culture to make a difference to workforce health and wellbeing a…read more

Wellbeing

Leadership