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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

 


Reflecting on our latest size and structure of social care data

30 Jul 2025 Oonagh Smyth

As we launch our ‘Size and structure of the adult social care sector in England’ report, our CEO Oonagh Smyth reflects on what the latest figures tell…read more

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30 Jul 2025 Oonagh Smyth

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As we launch our ‘Size and structure of the adult social care sector in England’ report, our CEO Oonagh Smyth reflects on what the latest figures tell…read more

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Recruitment

Retention

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How 21,000+ care providers are helping to shape the social care sector

28 Jul 2025 É«¶à¶àÊÓÆµ

As we prepare to launch our ‘Size and structure of the adult social care sector and workforce in England’ report, we look at how 21,000+ care provider…read more

28 Jul 2025 É«¶à¶àÊÓÆµ

As we prepare to launch our ‘Size and structure of the adult social care sector and workforce in England’ report, we look at how 21,000+ care provider…read more

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É«¶à¶àÊÓÆµ care provider engaging local community with thriving digital network

25 Jul 2025 É«¶à¶àÊÓÆµ

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from Eden Country Care about how their comprehensive digital network has transformed how they engage with the community, …read more

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25 Jul 2025 É«¶à¶àÊÓÆµ

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This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from Eden Country Care about how their comprehensive digital network has transformed how they engage with the community, …read more

Digital

Good news story

What it means be a leader at all levels

23 Jul 2025 É«¶à¶àÊÓÆµ

Whatever your role in social care you can be a leader. As we round off our #EverydayLeadership campaign we look at what it really means to be a leader…read more

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23 Jul 2025 É«¶à¶àÊÓÆµ

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Whatever your role in social care you can be a leader. As we round off our #EverydayLeadership campaign we look at what it really means to be a leader…read more

Leadership

Learning and development

How we can lead on everyday health measures

21 Jul 2025 É«¶à¶àÊÓÆµ

A new eLearning module is supporting adult social care professionals with integrating public health approaches into everyday care routines. read more

Care worker and person who needs care and support

21 Jul 2025 É«¶à¶àÊÓÆµ

Care worker and person who needs care and support

A new eLearning module is supporting adult social care professionals with integrating public health approaches into everyday care routines. read more

Leadership

Learning and development

One year of the Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care in England

18 Jul 2025 É«¶à¶àÊÓÆµ

Today marks one year since the publication of the Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care, a first of its kind for social care in England. We hear fr…read more

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18 Jul 2025 É«¶à¶àÊÓÆµ

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Today marks one year since the publication of the Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care, a first of its kind for social care in England. We hear fr…read more

Moving forward with the Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care

15 Jul 2025 Oonagh Smyth and David Pearson

Oonagh Smyth, CEO, É«¶à¶àÊÓÆµ and Sir David Pearson, Co-chairs of the Workforce Strategy Oversight Executive Group discuss why the Strategy is vi…read more

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15 Jul 2025 Oonagh Smyth and David Pearson

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Oonagh Smyth, CEO, É«¶à¶àÊÓÆµ and Sir David Pearson, Co-chairs of the Workforce Strategy Oversight Executive Group discuss why the Strategy is vi…read more

Policy

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Leading a culture of continuous improvement

14 Jul 2025 Claire Callaghan

Claire Callaghan, Registered Manager, Bowfell House shares what continuous improvement looks like in practice and what it means for leaders. read more

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14 Jul 2025 Claire Callaghan

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Claire Callaghan, Registered Manager, Bowfell House shares what continuous improvement looks like in practice and what it means for leaders. read more

Leadership

É«¶à¶àÊÓÆµcare provider offering free exercise classes

11 Jul 2025 É«¶à¶àÊÓÆµ

É«¶à¶àÊÓÆµ care provider Walfinch Newcastle has launched free, local exercise and activity sessions, partly inspired by Betty Dunn, from North Shields. read more

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11 Jul 2025 É«¶à¶àÊÓÆµ

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É«¶à¶àÊÓÆµ care provider Walfinch Newcastle has launched free, local exercise and activity sessions, partly inspired by Betty Dunn, from North Shields. read more

Good news story

What the workforce strategy means to me as a care worker

09 Jul 2025 Kyly Chapman

Care worker Kyly Chapman talks about her career in care and what the workforce strategy means to her. read more

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09 Jul 2025 Kyly Chapman

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Care worker Kyly Chapman talks about her career in care and what the workforce strategy means to her. read more

Learning and development