Lucy Gillespie

Social care placements allow nursing students to see first-hand how they can influence outcomes across the lifespan and contribute to healthier, more independent living

Why social care placements are so important

Skills for Care’s strategy champions social care placements as a rich practice learning environment

01 Sep 2025

SceA nurse chats with an older woman in a wheelchair. With more people choosing to receive care close to home, the role of nursing professionals will become increasingly vital.

A pivotal moment for social care – and the role of nurses will be crucial

Workforce strategy marks a shift in staffing and a chance to transform the sector

10 Sep 2024

A healthcare professional and older patient run through a blood monitoring process with the aid of a tablet computer at the patient’s home

Delegating healthcare activities: what is it and how can nurses do it safely?

Skills for Care’s guiding principles can help towards safe and effective delegation

15 Feb 2024

Lucy Gillespie: The good preceptorship guide

A good preceptorship programme can help you survive your first year as a newly-qualified nurse, says Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust preceptorship nurse lead Lucy Gillespie.

22 Feb 2017

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