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Since 2001, Skills for Care has been the strategic workforce development and planning body for adult social care in England. We collaborate with employers, government, and sector partners to make sure the adult social care workforce has the right people, skills, and support to deliver outstanding care – both now and for the future. Our vision is a fair and inclusive society where everyone can acce

ss the care, advice, and support they need to live well. We work across the sector to understand workforce challenges and opportunities, using data, insight, and evidence to drive change. We support managers and care providers by offering guidance, practical tools, and resources that help with recruitment, workforce development, and building positive workplace cultures. By partnering with others, we’re able to harness a wide range of expertise and amplify our collective impact across the sector.

This Learning Disability Week, the theme “Do you see me?” is an important reminder that people with a learning disabilit...
15/06/2026

This Learning Disability Week, the theme “Do you see me?” is an important reminder that people with a learning disability should be seen, heard, valued, and supported to live the lives they choose.

Our work supports more than half a million adult social care workers in England who provide support for people with a learning disability and/or autistic people.

We know the workforce plays a vital role in creating inclusive, compassionate environments where people feel empowered, respected, and able to thrive within their communities.

Supporting truly person-centred care means: recognising people as individuals, listening to lived experiences, respecting choices, and ensuring people are actively involved in decisions about their own lives and support.

This week is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of:
✔ Listening to and valuing lived experiences
✔ Promoting independence, choice, and inclusion
✔ Supporting dignity, respect, and belonging
✔ Developing a skilled and confident workforce that can deliver high-quality, person-centred support

Because people with a learning disability and autistic people should not just receive support, they should feel recognised, respected, and genuinely seen.

https://bit.ly/4fEoexg

Blog: Why I love working in learning disability services As Learning Disability Week begins, Susan Graves, Senior Suppor...
15/06/2026

Blog: Why I love working in learning disability services

As Learning Disability Week begins, Susan Graves, Senior Support Worker, Positive Individual Proactive Support (PIPS) shares what she loves most about her role supporting people with a learning disability.

Positive Individual Proactive Support

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We’re delighted to share that our CEO Professor Oonagh Smyth CBE has been appointed as a Trustee of Age UK. Congratulati...
11/06/2026

We’re delighted to share that our CEO Professor Oonagh Smyth CBE has been appointed as a Trustee of Age UK.

Congratulations Oonagh, we know you’re going to play a brilliant role in supporting Age UK’s important work.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4ejAaSI

Blog: Introducing our new learning offer to strengthen the social care sector Our CEO Oonagh Smyth shares more informati...
10/06/2026

Blog: Introducing our new learning offer to strengthen the social care sector

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth shares more information about our exciting new learning and development offer: The Training Hub by Skills for Care.

The Training Hub provides purpose-built training for the adult social care sector, designed by people who truly understand the realities of working in care.

Find out more:

https://bit.ly/4e0vZfL

05/06/2026

It’s 🎉

This week we hear from Sundial Care Home about their nightly bedtime disco 🪩🕺

Sundial Care Home

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Article: Supporting LGBTQ+ inclusivity - essential resources We’ve rounded up a handy list of useful resources we have a...
03/06/2026

Article: Supporting LGBTQ+ inclusivity - essential resources

We’ve rounded up a handy list of useful resources we have available to support with LGBTQ+ inclusivity for your team and the people you support.

https://bit.ly/4dOTXe0

Together, we continue building a culture of equality, understanding, and belonging for all. In our latest blog, Moorview...
02/06/2026

Together, we continue building a culture of equality, understanding, and belonging for all.

In our latest blog, Moorview Care share how they support an inclusive culture for their staff and the people they support. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ua7MIL

This Pride Month, we’re celebrating the LGBTQ+ people who work in adult social care and the people who draw on care and ...
01/06/2026

This Pride Month, we’re celebrating the LGBTQ+ people who work in adult social care and the people who draw on care and support every day. 🌈

At Skills for Care, we believe everyone should feel safe, respected, valued, and able to be themselves — both at work and in the care they receive.

Adult social care is all about supporting people to live well, and creating inclusive workplaces and services is a big part of that.

This month is an opportunity to celebrate diversity, reflect on the importance of inclusion, and continue working towards a sector where everyone feels they belong.

💜 Find out more about supporting inclusive practice across adult social care: https://bit.ly/49mfGaw

29/05/2026

It’s 🎉

This week we hear from Spellman Care about a number of awards their team has been shortlisted for.

Well done! 👏

Spellman Care

https://bit.ly/4ue7Ib6

Blog: From insight to action: launching the SC-WRES National Report Jon White, National Culture and Diversity Lead, Skil...
27/05/2026

Blog: From insight to action: launching the SC-WRES National Report

Jon White, National Culture and Diversity Lead, Skills for Care, discusses the findings of the latest SC-WRES National Report and what needs to happen next.

https://bit.ly/4uzbyfA

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