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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 our latest data tells us about social care nursing

20 Oct 2025 С»ÆÆ¬app

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 С»ÆÆ¬app

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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

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Nursing

Support for global majority regulated professionals

17 Oct 2025 С»ÆÆ¬app

We look at some of the support available for nursing and social work professionals from a global majority background. read more

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17 Oct 2025 С»ÆÆ¬app

women, social workers, classroom, studying

We look at some of the support available for nursing and social work professionals from a global majority background. read more

Culture and diversity

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Social work

Nursing

Why allyship is a vital part of preceptorship

13 Aug 2025 Claire Leenhouwers

Claire Leenhouwers, National Professional Lead – Nursing, С»ÆÆ¬app discusses how allyship links into preceptorship – an important part of the n…read more

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13 Aug 2025 Claire Leenhouwers

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Claire Leenhouwers, National Professional Lead – Nursing, С»ÆÆ¬app discusses how allyship links into preceptorship – an important part of the n…read more

Culture and diversity

Nursing

Reflecting on the Strategy to enable social care placements for student nurses and nursing associates

11 Aug 2025 Claire Leenhouwers

Following the launch of the ‘Strategy to enable social care placements for student nurses and nursing associates’, Lucy Gillespie and Claire Leenhouwe…read more

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11 Aug 2025 Claire Leenhouwers

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Following the launch of the ‘Strategy to enable social care placements for student nurses and nursing associates’, Lucy Gillespie and Claire Leenhouwe…read more

Nursing

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Championing diversity in nursing leadership

03 Feb 2025 Lucy Gillespie

Lucy Gillespie, National Professional Lead for Nursing at С»ÆÆ¬app, discusses how we can push for more equitable nursing leadership. read more

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03 Feb 2025 Lucy Gillespie

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Lucy Gillespie, National Professional Lead for Nursing at С»ÆÆ¬app, discusses how we can push for more equitable nursing leadership. read more

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Building a stronger social care nursing community

23 Dec 2024 Deborah Sturdy

Deborah Sturdy CBE, Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, reflects on the importance of collaboration and community within the social care nursing sector…read more

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23 Dec 2024 Deborah Sturdy

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Deborah Sturdy CBE, Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, reflects on the importance of collaboration and community within the social care nursing sector…read more

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Recognising nursing excellence in adult social care

01 Nov 2024 С»ÆÆ¬app

We use this #GoodNewsFriday to celebrate some of the leading nurses from our sector. read more

Cheif nurse awards

01 Nov 2024 С»ÆÆ¬app

Cheif nurse awards

We use this #GoodNewsFriday to celebrate some of the leading nurses from our sector. read more

Nursing

Valuing social care nursing in education

22 Oct 2024 С»ÆÆ¬app

We reflect on a recent collaboration with the University of Salford which looked to promote the value of social care nursing in education. read more

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22 Oct 2024 С»ÆÆ¬app

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We reflect on a recent collaboration with the University of Salford which looked to promote the value of social care nursing in education. read more

Nursing

International recruitment of nurses into social care - how do we ensure a good experience for all?

30 May 2024 С»ÆÆ¬app

We hear four different perspectives on how we can ensure a good experience for international nurses recruited in social care. These are taken from a v…read more

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30 May 2024 С»ÆÆ¬app

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We hear four different perspectives on how we can ensure a good experience for international nurses recruited in social care. These are taken from a v…read more

Nursing

How I balance my learning and development as a registered nurse and registered manager

26 Feb 2024 Itai Nyamator

Itai Nyamatore, Registered Manager, GAIN Care Ltd - DERBY and registered nurse discusses how she balances her continuing professional development acro…read more

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26 Feb 2024 Itai Nyamator

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Itai Nyamatore, Registered Manager, GAIN Care Ltd - DERBY and registered nurse discusses how she balances her continuing professional development acro…read more

Leadership

Learning and development

Management

Nursing