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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

 


Take a chance and give me a platform to speak for myself

02 Dec 2020 Anonymous

An anonymous blog from a Chief Executive of a UK social care provider. It was originally intended to be a letter to a major publisher compiling a boo…read more

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02 Dec 2020 Anonymous

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An anonymous blog from a Chief Executive of a UK social care provider. It was originally intended to be a letter to a major publisher compiling a boo…read more

Leadership

Quality data helps quality employers

30 Nov 2020 Nadra Ahmed

Nadra Ahmed OBE has been Chairman of the National Care Association (NCA) since 2001 representing small and medium sized employers. In this blog she lo…read more

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30 Nov 2020 Nadra Ahmed

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Nadra Ahmed OBE has been Chairman of the National Care Association (NCA) since 2001 representing small and medium sized employers. In this blog she lo…read more

ASC-WDS

Leadership

Supporting the non-white workforce in social care

18 Nov 2020 Sophie Chester-Glyn

In this blog Sophie Chester-Glyn, Managing Director of the Manor Community Care ºÚÁϳԹÏÔÚÏßÓÀ¾Ã talks about how organisations can change and support the non-whit…read more

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18 Nov 2020 Sophie Chester-Glyn

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In this blog Sophie Chester-Glyn, Managing Director of the Manor Community Care ºÚÁϳԹÏÔÚÏßÓÀ¾Ã talks about how organisations can change and support the non-whit…read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

Understanding leadership support and development needs of the adult social care sector

12 Nov 2020 ºÚÁϳԹÏÔÚÏßÓÀ¾Ã for Care

Strong leadership is at the heart of every good and outstanding care providing organisation, without good leadership we know the quality of care provi…read more

12 Nov 2020 ºÚÁϳԹÏÔÚÏßÓÀ¾Ã for Care

Strong leadership is at the heart of every good and outstanding care providing organisation, without good leadership we know the quality of care provi…read more

Leadership

Workforce development

When life gives you lemons

02 Nov 2020 Dr Paula du Rand

Dr Paula du Rand (PhD Nursing) is the registered manager at Kineton Manor Nursing home in Warwickshire. Here she talks about the impact of the pandemi…read more

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02 Nov 2020 Dr Paula du Rand

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Dr Paula du Rand (PhD Nursing) is the registered manager at Kineton Manor Nursing home in Warwickshire. Here she talks about the impact of the pandemi…read more

Leadership

Life Under the 'Clapping for Carers' Radar – Part Three

16 Oct 2020 Tina Turnbull

Tina Turnbull is Chief Executive of People Matters, also holds voluntary roles as an Inclusive Growth Ambassador for Leeds City Council, is a director…read more

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16 Oct 2020 Tina Turnbull

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Tina Turnbull is Chief Executive of People Matters, also holds voluntary roles as an Inclusive Growth Ambassador for Leeds City Council, is a director…read more

Leadership

Life Under the 'Clapping for Carers' Radar – Part Two

15 Oct 2020 Tina Turnbull

Tina Turnbull is Chief Executive of People Matters, and also holds voluntary roles as an Inclusive Growth Ambassador for Leeds City Council, is a dire…read more

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15 Oct 2020 Tina Turnbull

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Tina Turnbull is Chief Executive of People Matters, and also holds voluntary roles as an Inclusive Growth Ambassador for Leeds City Council, is a dire…read more

Leadership

Life Under the 'Clapping for Carers' Radar – Part One

13 Oct 2020 Tina Turnbull

Tina Turnbull is Chief Executive of People Matters, and also holds voluntary roles as an Inclusive Growth Ambassador for Leeds City Council, is a dire…read more

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13 Oct 2020 Tina Turnbull

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Tina Turnbull is Chief Executive of People Matters, and also holds voluntary roles as an Inclusive Growth Ambassador for Leeds City Council, is a dire…read more

Leadership

'Oh, I'm only a social care worker.'

29 Sep 2020 Jim Thomas

In the latest of his blogs our Head of Workforce Innovation Jim Thomas argues the adult social care sector needs to learn to value itself and what it …read more

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29 Sep 2020 Jim Thomas

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In the latest of his blogs our Head of Workforce Innovation Jim Thomas argues the adult social care sector needs to learn to value itself and what it …read more

Leadership

Recruitment

Retention

In celebration of registered managers

15 Sep 2020 Oliver French

Project Manager Oliver French has been working closely with our registered manager networks since lockdown began and reflects on their outstanding con…read more

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15 Sep 2020 Oliver French

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Project Manager Oliver French has been working closely with our registered manager networks since lockdown began and reflects on their outstanding con…read more

Leadership