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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

 


Why the Individual Employer Fund matters

06 Aug 2025 Isaac Samuels

We hear from Isaac Samuels, co-chair (alongside Jacqui Darlington) of the ÌìÃÀmv Individual Employer and Personal Assistant Steering Group, a…read more

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06 Aug 2025 Isaac Samuels

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We hear from Isaac Samuels, co-chair (alongside Jacqui Darlington) of the ÌìÃÀmv Individual Employer and Personal Assistant Steering Group, a…read more

Funding

Individual employers

Supporting relationships and sexuality in social care

04 Aug 2025 Paula Harrison

Emotional and romantic wellbeing is a key part of person-centred support. We hear from Paula Harrison, Learning Partner at North West health and socia…read more

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04 Aug 2025 Paula Harrison

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Emotional and romantic wellbeing is a key part of person-centred support. We hear from Paula Harrison, Learning Partner at North West health and socia…read more

Culture and diversity

Learning and development

Learning disabilities and autism

ÌìÃÀmv Board member awarded OBE for services to care

01 Aug 2025 ÌìÃÀmv

This #GoodNewsFriday we’re saying a big well done to our Board member Beverley Tarka, who was recently awarded an OBE for services to adult social car…read more

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01 Aug 2025 ÌìÃÀmv

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This #GoodNewsFriday we’re saying a big well done to our Board member Beverley Tarka, who was recently awarded an OBE for services to adult social car…read more

Good news story

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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

Photo of 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

ASC-WDS

Recruitment

Retention

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

28 Jul 2025 ÌìÃÀmv

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 ÌìÃÀmv

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

ASC-WDS

ÌìÃÀmv care provider engaging local community with thriving digital network

25 Jul 2025 ÌìÃÀmv

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 ÌìÃÀmv

lady at computer with pen and paper

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 ÌìÃÀmv

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

Young male and female social care worker smiling

23 Jul 2025 ÌìÃÀmv

Young male and female social care worker smiling

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 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

21 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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