΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ
Top

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

 


Thank you for contributing to our ‘State of’ report for 2025

15 Oct 2025 Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth gives thanks to the adult social care providers who make the publication of our annual ‘State of the adult social care sector and…read more

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

15 Oct 2025 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth gives thanks to the adult social care providers who make the publication of our annual ‘State of the adult social care sector and…read more

ASC-WDS

΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

How to get started using ASC-WDS and make the most of your account

13 Oct 2025 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

Find out more about how to get started using the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) and what benefits the service brings for social care e…read more

Maria working at her desk

13 Oct 2025 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

Maria working at her desk

Find out more about how to get started using the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) and what benefits the service brings for social care e…read more

ASC-WDS

How your data is helping to shape social care policy

08 Oct 2025 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

Mark Moulding, Head of External Affairs and Policy, discusses how data shared via ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµâ€™s Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) is …read more

mark moulding

08 Oct 2025 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

mark moulding

Mark Moulding, Head of External Affairs and Policy, discusses how data shared via ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµâ€™s Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) is …read more

ASC-WDS

Policy

΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

Reflecting on our latest size and structure of social care data

30 Jul 2025 Oonagh Smyth

As we launch our ‘Size and structure of the adult social care sector in England’ report, our CEO Oonagh Smyth reflects on what the latest figures tell…read more

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

30 Jul 2025 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

As we launch our ‘Size and structure of the adult social care sector in England’ report, our CEO Oonagh Smyth reflects on what the latest figures tell…read more

ASC-WDS

Recruitment

Retention

΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

How 21,000+ care providers are helping to shape the social care sector

28 Jul 2025 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

As we prepare to launch our ‘Size and structure of the adult social care sector and workforce in England’ report, we look at how 21,000+ care provider…read more

28 Jul 2025 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

As we prepare to launch our ‘Size and structure of the adult social care sector and workforce in England’ report, we look at how 21,000+ care provider…read more

ASC-WDS

5 Top tips for managing your ASC-WDS account

30 Oct 2024 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

We share some of our top tips for ASC-WDS users, helping them to better manage their account and get the most out of it. read more

Staff around PC

30 Oct 2024 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

Staff around PC

We share some of our top tips for ASC-WDS users, helping them to better manage their account and get the most out of it. read more

ASC-WDS

How our data is used to drive positive change in adult social care

28 Oct 2024 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

We talk about how our ASC-WDS data is creating positive change through policy, benchmarking and supporting the sector. read more

Lady on PC

28 Oct 2024 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

Lady on PC

We talk about how our ASC-WDS data is creating positive change through policy, benchmarking and supporting the sector. read more

ASC-WDS

Why social care providers are using ASC-WDS

23 Oct 2024 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

Adult social care providers tell us why they choose to use the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) platform. read more

Ladies in classroom

23 Oct 2024 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

Ladies in classroom

Adult social care providers tell us why they choose to use the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) platform. read more

ASC-WDS

How our ASC-WDS data is being used to support local decision making

21 Oct 2024 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

We take a look at some of the organisations who are using our Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) data to inform decisions on a local level…read more

SfC_CuradoGroup_147

21 Oct 2024 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ

SfC_CuradoGroup_147

We take a look at some of the organisations who are using our Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) data to inform decisions on a local level…read more

ASC-WDS

Thank you for contributing to our ‘State of’ report for 2024

16 Oct 2024 Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO, Oonagh Smyth, says thank you to adult social care providers for making this year’s ‘State of’ report possible. read more

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

16 Oct 2024 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO, Oonagh Smyth, says thank you to adult social care providers for making this year’s ‘State of’ report possible. read more

ASC-WDS