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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

 


91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú’s pledge to supporting equality, diversity, and inclusion in social care

06 Feb 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

As Race Equality Week 2023 begins Oonagh Smyth, CEO and John Coughlan, Chair of 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú discuss the organisation’s work to support equality, d…read more

CEO Oonagh Smyth and Chair John Coughlan

06 Feb 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

CEO Oonagh Smyth and Chair John Coughlan

As Race Equality Week 2023 begins Oonagh Smyth, CEO and John Coughlan, Chair of 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú discuss the organisation’s work to support equality, d…read more

Culture and diversity

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Learning opportunities to support with end of life care

02 Feb 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Providing end of life care requires specific skills and knowledge, and it can be a challenging task for care workers. We look at some of the support a…read more

A lady holding another lady's hand

02 Feb 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

A lady holding another lady's hand

Providing end of life care requires specific skills and knowledge, and it can be a challenging task for care workers. We look at some of the support a…read more

Learning and development

Chef at care home works with resident to create art piece called ‘Journey of life’

27 Jan 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Robert Lamacraft, chef at Highwater House, has worked with a group of residents to create a piece of art named ‘Journey of life’. read more

Care home chef Robert with artwork

27 Jan 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Care home chef Robert with artwork

Robert Lamacraft, chef at Highwater House, has worked with a group of residents to create a piece of art named ‘Journey of life’. read more

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How to use ASC-WDS to manage your training and qualification records

25 Jan 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

We explain how you can 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú’s Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) to store your training records and make sure staff’s learning …read more

Employees shaking hands

25 Jan 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Employees shaking hands

We explain how you can 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú’s Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) to store your training records and make sure staff’s learning …read more

ASC-WDS

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Learning and development

Learning and development opportunities for social care workers

23 Jan 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

We look at what learning and development opportunities are available for social care workers this year, to help you and your team keep learning. read more

Group learning session

23 Jan 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Group learning session

We look at what learning and development opportunities are available for social care workers this year, to help you and your team keep learning. read more

Apprenticeships

Learning and development

Funding

Halifax care home voted one of the best in Yorkshire and Humber

20 Jan 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Lee Mount Care 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú in Halifax was named one of the best in the region based on reviews from residents and their families. read more

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20 Jan 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

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Lee Mount Care 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú in Halifax was named one of the best in the region based on reviews from residents and their families. read more

Good news story

Funding to support learning and development for individual employers and personal assistants

18 Jan 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Funding is available to support individual employers to cover some of the cost of learning and development for themselves or the personal assistants w…read more

involving people with lived experience

18 Jan 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

involving people with lived experience

Funding is available to support individual employers to cover some of the cost of learning and development for themselves or the personal assistants w…read more

Funding

Individual employers

Funding available to support learning and development for social care workers in 2023

17 Jan 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Learning and development is important for everyone working across social care. We look at funding options which can help to cover the costs. read more

think-digital

17 Jan 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

think-digital

Learning and development is important for everyone working across social care. We look at funding options which can help to cover the costs. read more

Apprenticeships

Funding

Learning and development

Workforce development

Chosen Care Group pick up three wins at regional Great British Care Awards

13 Jan 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Chosen Care Group were delighted to win three awards at the regional Great British Care Awards in London. read more

chosen care group good news

13 Jan 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

chosen care group good news

Chosen Care Group were delighted to win three awards at the regional Great British Care Awards in London. read more

Good news story

How to get started with planning learning and development this year

11 Jan 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

As the new year begins, we look at how you can get started with planning learning and development for your team this year. read more

Lady pointing at a board in a training session

11 Jan 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Lady pointing at a board in a training session

As the new year begins, we look at how you can get started with planning learning and development for your team this year. read more

Leadership

Learning and development

Funding