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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 social care providers are using ASC-WDS

28 Oct 2026 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

Adult social care providers tell us why they choose to use the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) platform. read more

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28 Oct 2026 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

Ladies in classroom

Adult social care providers tell us why they choose to use the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) platform. read more

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How to get started using ASC-WDS and make the most of your account

26 Oct 2026 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

Find out how the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) can help you manage your workforce information, unlock valuable benefits, and ensure y…read more

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26 Oct 2026 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

Maria working at her desk

Find out how the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) can help you manage your workforce information, unlock valuable benefits, and ensure y…read more

ASC-WDS

How our data is used to drive positive change in adult social care

20 Oct 2026 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

We look at how our ASC-WDS data is creating positive change through policy, benchmarking and supporting the sector. read more

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20 Oct 2026 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

Lady on PC

We look at how our ASC-WDS data is creating positive change through policy, benchmarking and supporting the sector. read more

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Reflecting on this year's State of the adult social care sector and workforce report

19 Oct 2026 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

Professor Oonagh Smyth, CBE, Chief Executive at ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ, discusses the findings of out recent annual workforce report and thanks those care pr…read more

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19 Oct 2026 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

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Professor Oonagh Smyth, CBE, Chief Executive at ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ, discusses the findings of out recent annual workforce report and thanks those care pr…read more

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Workforce intelligence

From annual to monthly workforce estimates: an important step forward for adult social care workforce data

20 Jul 2026 Will Fenton

Will Fenton, Programme Head – Analytics, ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ discusses our ‘Filled posts in the adult social care workforce in England: official monthly w…read more

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20 Jul 2026 Will Fenton

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Will Fenton, Programme Head – Analytics, ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ discusses our ‘Filled posts in the adult social care workforce in England: official monthly w…read more

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Workforce intelligence

How using ASC-WDS data can help care organisations with benchmarking

30 Oct 2025 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

By using the Adult Social Care Workforce Date Set (ASC-WDS) you can benchmark your organisation against other care providers for key metrics. We look …read more

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30 Oct 2025 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

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By using the Adult Social Care Workforce Date Set (ASC-WDS) you can benchmark your organisation against other care providers for key metrics. We look …read more

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Workforce intelligence

How care provider New Directions Rugby uses the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set

27 Oct 2025 Paul Tolley

Paul Tolley, CEO, New Directions Rugby tells us how they use the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) to support their organisation. read more

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27 Oct 2025 Paul Tolley

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Paul Tolley, CEO, New Directions Rugby tells us how they use the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) to support their organisation. read more

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How commissioners can use our latest sector and workforce data

22 Oct 2025 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

We look at what information commissioners will find most useful from our newly-published ‘State of the adult social care sector and workforce in Engla…read more

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22 Oct 2025 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

Three people having a meeting

We look at what information commissioners will find most useful from our newly-published ‘State of the adult social care sector and workforce in Engla…read more

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What our latest data tells us about social care nursing

20 Oct 2025 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

We look at what the latest data from our ‘State of the adult social care sector and workforce in England’ report tells us about social care nursing. read more

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20 Oct 2025 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

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We look at what the latest data from our ‘State of the adult social care sector and workforce in England’ report tells us about social care nursing. read more

ASC-WDS

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Thank you for contributing to our ‘State of’ report for 2025

15 Oct 2025 Oonagh Smyth CBE

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth gives thanks to the adult social care providers who make the publication of our annual ‘State of the adult social care sector and…read more

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15 Oct 2025 Oonagh Smyth CBE

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth gives thanks to the adult social care providers who make the publication of our annual ‘State of the adult social care sector and…read more

ASC-WDS

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