When it comes to searching the web for social care and health information, Jim Thomas, Skills for Care's Programme Head for Workforce Innovation, always find plenty. But how do we know what we're looking at is the most relevant? How …
Over the last few weeks, Sharon Allen, Skills for Care's Chief Executive, has enjoyed visiting a number of social care services across England. She found the striking common feature to be a total commitment by staff to high quality person-centred …
The Social Care Commitment has signed up 2,000 employers in the last 18 months. Sharon Allen, Skills for Care's Chief Executive, shares the good news on the Department of Health initiative aiming to improve quality of care in adult social …
I’ve talked many times about the benefits of making the Social Care Commitment, but I am often asked by hard pressed employers how it fits in with other initiatives and standards they have to meet day in and day out. …
Those who have signed up to the Social Care Commitment are starting to see the positive impact it can have on the quality of care they deliver, and the training and development of their staff says Skills for Care. The …
In her conversations with employers around the country, Sharon Allen, Skills for Care's Chief Executive, has been encouraged by their understanding of what it means to sign up to the Social Care Commitment and how it can help them focus …
We all recognise that adult social care is a vital service for many older and disabled people. Dr Glen Mason, Director of Social Care Leadership and Performance, Department of Health, explains why a caring, skilled and valued adult social care …
If you didn't see the recent announcement of the imminent merger between these two highly respected organisations, here's an extract from the press release. For the full version, click the link at the end of this post... Following discussions, Skills …
I hope, like me, you have never experienced - or ever will experience - face-down restraint or other restrictive interventions. However, I know some of you may have witnessed such events or restrained someone yourselves. I can only imagine what …
For professional carers, looking after the most vulnerable members of society requires a strong positive outlook especially when dealing with challenging behaviour. But that outlook is much easier to achieve and maintain if carers feel workplace environments are supportive and …