Latest news

• Elderly and End of Life Care for Muslims in the UK
  28/11/19

  This report sheds light on the growing demands of Elderly Care in British Muslim communities.

• Nursing associate - introducing the new member of the nursing
  28/11/19

  Skills for Care has launched a suite of films about the nursing associate role.

• Access to Apprenticeships report finds disabled apprentices are left behind
  28/11/19

  Access to Apprenticeships is a new report by The Open University (OU) which explores access to, and the availability of, apprenticeships for people with declared disabilities.

• Better Care in the Age of Automation: Data, skills & culture for a better care system
  28/11/19

  This report sets out how technology can support a sustainable, effective and fair social care system.

• LGBT: making the best home care decisions for you
  28/11/19

  Which? magazine explores how to find a home care service that works for you if you’re lesbian, gay, bi and/or trans.

• Parkinson’s Society - new information
  28/11/19

  This guide provides information on the range of new ways of helping those suffering from Parkinson’s Disease.

• Updates on restraint, seclusion and segregation in hospitals and care services work
  28/11/19

  Debbie Ivanova, Deputy Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care - blog

• Every Mind Matters quiz
  28/11/19

  Take the quiz and get your free mind plan.

• Tips for people living with Dementia
  28/11/19

  This article offers dressing and grooming tips and other helpful information for people living with dementia.

• Active Across Ages
  28/11/19

  School children across the country are supporting ‘at risk’ older adults to lead healthy and happy lives through a new project developed by children’s charity the Youth Sport Trust and supported by GPs.

• Dignity Conference - Vision 2020
  31/10/19

  Join us at the Dignity Vision 2020 Conference.
  Fri, 31 January 2020.

• Will you be Dancing for Dignity this October?
  13/09/19

  October once again sees the Campaign hosting our Dancing for Dignity fundraising month.  

• National Dignity Council - Annual General Meeting
  13/09/19

  Skills for Care have once again generously agreed to host our AGM at their London office on the 19th Sept.

• News from the National Dignity Council
  13/09/19

  An update of the work our council members have been doing through the summer.

• Updated ‘Recommendations for CQC providers’ guide
  13/09/19

  Skills for Care has updated this guide which explains what CQC expects to see around recruitment and retention, learning and development and leadership and management, and how Skills for Care’s practical resources can help you to meet the standards.

• Going the Extra Step: A compendium of best practice in dementia care
  13/09/19

  The Housing Learning and Improvement Network used this year’s Dementia Action Week 2019 to gather and share examples of extra care schemes and other housing related community services supporting people with dementia to develop meaningful relationships.

• What is green dementia care?
  13/09/19

  Green dementia care, or nature-based dementia care, refers to indoor and outdoor experiences and activities that aim to promote health and wellbeing through interaction with nature for people living with dementia.

• Wearing hearing aid may help protect brain in later life
  13/09/19

  A new study has concluded that people who wear a hearing aid for age-related hearing problems maintain better brain function over time than those who do not. 

• Recruitment and retention support tools
  13/09/19

  Skills for Care has updated the recruitment and retention area of its website so that employers can easily access a range of support and tools to help them embed a values-based approach through each stage of the recruitment and retention process.

• Order your free recruitment and retention key cards
  13/09/19

  These key cards communicate the importance and benefits of using a values-based approach and provide handy tips and ideas.