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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 I love most about my career in social work

20 Mar 2026 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

This #GoodNewsFriday, in honour of Social Work Week, we hear from Soyeb Aswat about what he finds most rewarding working in social work within NHS men…read more

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20 Mar 2026 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

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This #GoodNewsFriday, in honour of Social Work Week, we hear from Soyeb Aswat about what he finds most rewarding working in social work within NHS men…read more

Good news story

Social work

Making research work for care homes

18 Mar 2026 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

Dr Natalie Richardson, Research Fellow, University of Nottingham and colleagues share insights from their Living Labs for Care project, supporting res…read more

Birds of a Feather workshop

18 Mar 2026 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

Birds of a Feather workshop

Dr Natalie Richardson, Research Fellow, University of Nottingham and colleagues share insights from their Living Labs for Care project, supporting res…read more

Learning and development

The importance of research skills in social work and how you’re already doing it

16 Mar 2026 Amelia Curtis

Amelia Curtis, social worker and researcher discusses the skills that social workers already have that makes them great researchers and why this matte…read more

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16 Mar 2026 Amelia Curtis

amelia curtis

Amelia Curtis, social worker and researcher discusses the skills that social workers already have that makes them great researchers and why this matte…read more

Social work

Celebrating our Global Majority Nursing Network

13 Mar 2026 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

In this week’s #GoodNewsFriday we hear about the recent Connections Event held for the new Global Majority Nursing Network. read more

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13 Mar 2026 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

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In this week’s #GoodNewsFriday we hear about the recent Connections Event held for the new Global Majority Nursing Network. read more

Culture and diversity

Good news story

Nursing

Why I’m proud to be one of the youngest registered managers in social care

11 Mar 2026 Amelia Wells

Amelia Wells, Registered Manager. Alina ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµcare shares her experience of being one of the youngest registered managers working in social care. read more

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11 Mar 2026 Amelia Wells

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Amelia Wells, Registered Manager. Alina ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµcare shares her experience of being one of the youngest registered managers working in social care. read more

Leadership

Management

Digital confidence is part of great care

09 Mar 2026 Michelle Corrigan

Michelle Corrigan, Programme Director, Digital Care Hub explores the importance of digital confidence in delivering great care. read more

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09 Mar 2026 Michelle Corrigan

Mcorrigan headshot

Michelle Corrigan, Programme Director, Digital Care Hub explores the importance of digital confidence in delivering great care. read more

Digital

How the SC-WRES is supporting rights justice and action for all women and girls

06 Mar 2026 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

In honour of International Women’s Day, this Good News Friday we hear how the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard (SC-WRES) is supporting “Ri…read more

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06 Mar 2026 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

IWD 2026 featured image

In honour of International Women’s Day, this Good News Friday we hear how the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard (SC-WRES) is supporting “Ri…read more

Culture and diversity

What great leadership looks like in adult social care

04 Mar 2026 Jayne McCabe

Jayne McCabe, National Leadership and Management Lead, ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ 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, ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ 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 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

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 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

casey crescent

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, ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ 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, ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ discusses why learning and development is key to building the social care workforce…read more

Learning and development