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Skills for care
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www.skillsforcare.org.uk
We work with employers, Government and partners to ensure #AdultSocialCare has the right people, skills and support to deliver the highest quality care.
Blog: What I learned from the ‘All our health’ eLearning module. We hear from the Director of My Way Care about how the 10 public health tips eLearning has supported them.

https://bit.ly/3MoBrOf
December 8, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Recruiting and retaining the right people is vital for every social care organisation, and we’re here to help 👉 https://bit.ly/4pe7Aqa

With our tools and resources, you can build a strong, committed workforce ready to meet the growing demand for care.
December 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Running a care service? You’re not alone. The Care Exchange Podcast connects you with voices from across the sector to share ideas, solutions and support. 🎧 https://bit.ly/4rttM19
December 5, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Did you know our locality managers are here to support you and your team?Our locality managers connect directly with providers and local partners to offer expert advice and hands-on support. Contact today: https://bit.ly/3K2ecsA

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December 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Blog: Supporting neurodiverse young adults through the festive season

Lily Duffy, Registered Manager and Neurodiversity Champion, Priority Services4U, discusses how to support neurodiverse young people through the festive season.

https://bit.ly/4iv0gnq
December 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Blog: Allyship in the ASYE programme - Emily Gwynn, National Professional Lead (RPW) Workforce Delivery, Skills for Care discusses why allyship is important in the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment for social workers. https://bit.ly/48t8Rmg
December 1, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Take part in our one-day interactive seminar to learn practical ways to get ready for your CQC assessment. Find out what evidence is required and how to demonstrate that your service meets or surpasses CQC standards.
🔗https://bit.ly/44BrPFU
December 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM
💙 Integrated Workforce Thinking: Practical Solutions for Integrated Care Systems

This guidance can help you get involved with understanding and shaping integrated care. It provides practical insights and real-life case studies to help system leaders and professionals

🔗 https://bit.ly/43PYXcR
November 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
It’s #GoodNewsFriday - This week we hear about a staff football league connecting a care group’s five different homes across the North West. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Xneugv
November 28, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Successful integrated ways of working rely on building effective and positive cultures between different organisations and services.

Skills for Care has advice, guidance and learning that can help you establish, maintain and improve positive cultures with others.
👉Learn more: https://bit.ly/48xasZe
November 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Blog: How Skills for Care is supporting the social care sector with integrated working

Christiana Evans, Head of Region - South West, Skills for Care, shares how Skills for Care has been involved in supporting integrated ways of working. Read more: https://bit.ly/3LTMMWn
November 26, 2025 at 9:21 PM
💻 Discover practical ways to prepare for their CQC assessment.
📆 Several dates available through December to March
🔗Find out more: https://bit.ly/4px602A
Learn what you will be expected to evidence and how to demonstrate your service meets or exceeds what the CQC expects.
November 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The way care is delivered is evolving! We can help providers and commissioners shape, commission, and develop their workforce using practical guidance, tools, and workshops. Our approach helps you plan confidently and meet the needs of the workforce of tomorrow.

Get started: https://bit.ly/3LYelO7
November 26, 2025 at 3:51 PM
📅 Save the date: 29 April ‘26. Artificial intelligence is transforming how we work – and social work is no exception. Social workers, colleagues and those with lived experience need a voice in shaping how it's developed. Join us for this free in-person summit

https://bit.ly/3XhWtjJ
November 25, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Our guide helps build trust and collaboration between social care and health is so important.

Explore the 7 practical tips to help you make working together easier. Each tip comes with real-life examples, so you can start making a difference straight away.

📘 Find out how: https://bit.ly/4oey1Le
November 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
🤝 Working together for better care - We’re here to help:
✅ Access resources and guidance to better understand integration
✅ Explore how your organisation can get involved
✅ Connect with partners across health and social care, including within integrated care systems

https://bit.ly/4rb07tg
November 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Article: Delegated healthcare activities in action. Learn more about what delegated healthcare looks like in our article exploring real life case studies: https://bit.ly/47Z0vUr
November 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
A Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care - Supporting the Government’s three shifts. 🔗 Read how the 56 recommendations link to the three shifts:
https://bit.ly/4qW3rIz
November 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Using our Delegated Healthcare Activities Guiding Principles, we collected real examples and local insights that show how teamwork and shared understanding can make a real difference to the people we support.

👉 Find out how you can put these approaches into action: https://bit.ly/3JJ8LP1
November 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Blog: Digitisation in neighbourhood health: the key to true integration. Katie Thorn Project Lead at Digital Care Hub discusses why digital must be at the forefront of integrated working in social care. Read more: https://bit.ly/43ydbPu
November 19, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Contact your local Skills for Care representative - Our locality managers can work with you on:
✅ Understanding integrated working
✅ Making connections
✅ Showcasing social care at networks and meetings
✅ Support with workforce planning
✅ Sharing your views

Get in touch today: https://bit.ly/3XxCehT
November 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The Care Workforce Pathway sets out what a career in care really means, showing the skills, knowledge, and experience needed at every level. It’s helping to grow confidence, strengthen teams, and make sure care is delivered safely, effectively, and with dignity: https://bit.ly/4p6HBAz
November 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Big changes are shaping the future. Here’s what’s coming:
💡 Neighbourhood Health Services - local hubs for every 250,000 people
💡 2035 - most outpatient care will take place outside hospitals
💡 Integrated Health Organisations established by 2027

➡️ https://bit.ly/4oCNlC7
November 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
🗨️ Speak to your Skills for Care locality manager to stay connected and up to date with the latest initiatives with integrated working and social care.

With so many changes taking place, now is a great time to get involved and we’re here to help: https://bit.ly/4p0O7ZH
November 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
It’s #GoodNewsFriday 🎉 This week we hear all about the hard work of Irene who retired from her career in social care aged 83 after making a positive impact on so many lives. Well done Irene 👏 https://bit.ly/4p9to5M
November 14, 2025 at 3:11 PM