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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

 


How we can lead on everyday health measures

20 Jul 2025 ÌìÃÀmv

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

20 Jul 2025 ÌìÃÀmv

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 ÌìÃÀmv

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 ÌìÃÀmv

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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, ÌìÃÀmv 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, ÌìÃÀmv 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

ÌìÃÀmvcare provider offering free exercise classes

11 Jul 2025 ÌìÃÀmv

ÌìÃÀmv 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 ÌìÃÀmv

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ÌìÃÀmv 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

How the SC-WRES is helping lead with greater representation

07 Jul 2025 ÌìÃÀmv

We spoke with Dr. Carol Stewart, Interim Consultant – Workforce Strategy, Hackney Council and Deborah Barnett, Head of Service for Equality, Diversity…read more

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07 Jul 2025 ÌìÃÀmv

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We spoke with Dr. Carol Stewart, Interim Consultant – Workforce Strategy, Hackney Council and Deborah Barnett, Head of Service for Equality, Diversity…read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

Isaac Samuels awarded OBE for outstanding service to adult social care

03 Jul 2025 ÌìÃÀmv

This #GoodNewsFriday we’re saying well done to Isaac Samuels who was awarded an OBE from the King for services to social care. read more

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03 Jul 2025 ÌìÃÀmv

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This #GoodNewsFriday we’re saying well done to Isaac Samuels who was awarded an OBE from the King for services to social care. read more

Good news story

Individual employers

How blended roles are making a positive impact in Tameside

01 Jul 2025 Andrew Burridge

Investment in blended roles is a key commitment of the Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care. Andrew Burridge, Programme Manager, Northwest ADASS, …read more

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01 Jul 2025 Andrew Burridge

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Investment in blended roles is a key commitment of the Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care. Andrew Burridge, Programme Manager, Northwest ADASS, …read more

Delegated healthcare activities

Learning and development

Becoming a better ally

30 Jun 2025 Lindsey Dawson

Lindsey Dawson, Programme Head Engagement (integration and skills) and former Head of Region (North West) at ÌìÃÀmv, discusses her experience…read more

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30 Jun 2025 Lindsey Dawson

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Lindsey Dawson, Programme Head Engagement (integration and skills) and former Head of Region (North West) at ÌìÃÀmv, discusses her experience…read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership