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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

 


What great leadership looks like in adult social care

04 Mar 2026 Jayne McCabe

Jayne McCabe, National Leadership and Management Lead, ÁÕÀÅÊÓÆµ discusses what great leadership looks like in adult social care and how the ref…read more

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04 Mar 2026 Jayne McCabe

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Jayne McCabe, National Leadership and Management Lead, ÁÕÀÅÊÓÆµ discusses what great leadership looks like in adult social care and how the ref…read more

Leadership

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Care homes celebrate long-serving team members

27 Feb 2026 ÁÕÀÅÊÓÆµ

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear how two different care providers have been celebrating the long-serving members of their team, including a heartfelt pres…read more

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27 Feb 2026 ÁÕÀÅÊÓÆµ

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This #GoodNewsFriday we hear how two different care providers have been celebrating the long-serving members of their team, including a heartfelt pres…read more

Good news story

How learning and development opportunities are building the future of social care

25 Feb 2026 Jane Brightman

Jane Brightman, Director of Workforce Development, ÁÕÀÅÊÓÆµ discusses why learning and development is key to building the social care workforce…read more

25 Feb 2026 Jane Brightman

Jane Brightman, Director of Workforce Development, ÁÕÀÅÊÓÆµ discusses why learning and development is key to building the social care workforce…read more

Learning and development

How the Quality Assured Care Learning Service is supporting quality learning in social care

23 Feb 2026 Louise Hunt

Louise Hunt, Quality Assurance Lead, ÁÕÀÅÊÓÆµ, discusses more about what the Quality Assured Care Learning Service is and how it’s helping to e…read more

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23 Feb 2026 Louise Hunt

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Louise Hunt, Quality Assurance Lead, ÁÕÀÅÊÓÆµ, discusses more about what the Quality Assured Care Learning Service is and how it’s helping to e…read more

Learning and development

Why training and development matters in self-directed support

20 Feb 2026 Jacqui Darlington and Isaac Samuels

In this week's #GoodNewsFriday we hear some real examples of the positive impact of learning and development for personal assistants. read more

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20 Feb 2026 Jacqui Darlington and Isaac Samuels

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In this week's #GoodNewsFriday we hear some real examples of the positive impact of learning and development for personal assistants. read more

Good news story

Individual employers

Learning and development

What I’ve learned from the National Care Forum’s Care Technologist training

18 Feb 2026 Michaela Green

As part of the Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care in England, the National Care Forum (NCF) piloted the first Care Technologist Training Program…read more

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18 Feb 2026 Michaela Green

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As part of the Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care in England, the National Care Forum (NCF) piloted the first Care Technologist Training Program…read more

Digital

Learning and development

Finding time for training in home care — and the learning that makes the biggest difference

16 Feb 2026 Alice Weatherley

We hear from Alice Weatherley, Learning and Development Manager at Walnut Care about how she ensures her team has time for training and what learning …read more

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16 Feb 2026 Alice Weatherley

alice walnut care

We hear from Alice Weatherley, Learning and Development Manager at Walnut Care about how she ensures her team has time for training and what learning …read more

Learning and development

Celebrating National Apprenticeships Week 2026

13 Feb 2026 ÁÕÀÅÊÓÆµ

It’s Good News Friday and this week we’re celebrating apprenticeships in honour of National Apprenticeship Week 2026. read more

Nigel Taylor

13 Feb 2026 ÁÕÀÅÊÓÆµ

Nigel Taylor

It’s Good News Friday and this week we’re celebrating apprenticeships in honour of National Apprenticeship Week 2026. read more

Apprenticeships

Good news story

Learning and development

How apprenticeships can kickstart careers in care

11 Feb 2026 ÁÕÀÅÊÓÆµ

We hear from two apprentices at St Monica’s Trust about how their apprenticeship has helped get them started with a career in care. read more

11 Feb 2026 ÁÕÀÅÊÓÆµ

We hear from two apprentices at St Monica’s Trust about how their apprenticeship has helped get them started with a career in care. read more

Apprenticeships

Learning and development

Recruitment

Retention

Supporting LGBTQ+ inclusivity: Essential resources for support and awareness

09 Feb 2026 ÁÕÀÅÊÓÆµ

As we continue to support LGBT History Month throughout February, we’ve rounded-up some of the resources available to support you with improving LGBTQ…read more

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09 Feb 2026 ÁÕÀÅÊÓÆµ

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As we continue to support LGBT History Month throughout February, we’ve rounded-up some of the resources available to support you with improving LGBTQ…read more

Culture and diversity

Learning and development