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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

 


97% of registered managers would recommend ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ membership

11 Apr 2022 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ is the membership body for registered managers in England. In a recent survey of our members, 97% said they’d recommend membership. Fi…read more

supporting-managers

11 Apr 2022 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

supporting-managers

ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ is the membership body for registered managers in England. In a recent survey of our members, 97% said they’d recommend membership. Fi…read more

Leadership

ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Workforce development

Wendy Leighton awarded CNO Gold Award as she ends long and successful time at ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

08 Apr 2022 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Wendy Leighton, former Project Manager for Regulated Professionals at ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ, has been awarded a Chief Nursing Officer Gold Award. read more

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08 Apr 2022 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Image 2 - Wendy

Wendy Leighton, former Project Manager for Regulated Professionals at ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ, has been awarded a Chief Nursing Officer Gold Award. read more

Nursing

ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Good news story

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

07 Apr 2022 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

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 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

sophie crowton(1)

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

East London Apprentice Nursing Associate recognised at Chief Nurse Adult Social Care Awards

06 Apr 2022 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

We're #CelebratingSocialCare with good news stories. Ajeesh Thomas, a care worker from East London has been recognised for his outstanding performanc…read more

ajeesh

06 Apr 2022 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

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We're #CelebratingSocialCare with good news stories. Ajeesh Thomas, a care worker from East London has been recognised for his outstanding performanc…read more

Nursing

Apprenticeships

Good news story

How training providers adapted their offer during the pandemic

31 Mar 2022 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

The COVID-19 pandemic brought change for everyone working in social care and it also changed the way in which learning and development was provided. O…read more

Lady pointing at a board in a training session

31 Mar 2022 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Lady pointing at a board in a training session

The COVID-19 pandemic brought change for everyone working in social care and it also changed the way in which learning and development was provided. O…read more

Workforce development

Managing change during the COVID-19 pandemic

21 Mar 2022 Helena Hitchcox

Things are always changing in social care, but that’s been truer than ever during the past two years with the COVID-19 pandemic. Helena Hitchcox, Dire…read more

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21 Mar 2022 Helena Hitchcox

Helena H

Things are always changing in social care, but that’s been truer than ever during the past two years with the COVID-19 pandemic. Helena Hitchcox, Dire…read more

Leadership

Workforce development

How Registered Managers Networks can support managers to lead change

18 Mar 2022 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ runs local networks for registered managers across the country. Find out more about how they can support you to manage change. read more

Manager speaking to her staff at her desk

18 Mar 2022 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Manager speaking to her staff at her desk

ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ runs local networks for registered managers across the country. Find out more about how they can support you to manage change. read more

Leadership

My journey to becoming the youngest CQC registered manager

10 Mar 2022 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

In a recent podcast, we spoke to Becky Coles who in 2020 became the youngest Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered manager in England. Becky discus…read more

lady at computer with pen and paper

10 Mar 2022 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

lady at computer with pen and paper

In a recent podcast, we spoke to Becky Coles who in 2020 became the youngest Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered manager in England. Becky discus…read more

Apprenticeships

Leadership

Recruitment

Using social work apprenticeships to recruit a skilled workforce

09 Mar 2022 Jane Hanrahan

We recently spoke to Jane Hanrahan, Workforce Development Manager at Norfolk County Council about how they use social work apprenticeships to recruit …read more

Two apprentices at a desk working

09 Mar 2022 Jane Hanrahan

Two apprentices at a desk working

We recently spoke to Jane Hanrahan, Workforce Development Manager at Norfolk County Council about how they use social work apprenticeships to recruit …read more

Apprenticeships

Recruitment

Retention

Vision rehabilitation: improving outcomes and saving care costs, an unsung profession

08 Mar 2022 Simon Labbett

Simon Labbett, a vision rehabilitation worker at Bradford Metropolitan District Council shares an insight into what his role involves. read more

Simon Labbett

08 Mar 2022 Simon Labbett

Simon Labbett

Simon Labbett, a vision rehabilitation worker at Bradford Metropolitan District Council shares an insight into what his role involves. read more

Recruitment