As a health or adult social care professional, staying up-to-date with the latest standards and guidelines is crucial for providing high-quality care. The Care Certificate standards, updated in 2025, serve as a foundation for healthcare support and adult social care worker roles. To help you understand and implement these standards, NHS England, Skills for Care,…
The Care Certificate standards underwent significant revisions in March 2025, introducing substantial content updates, reorganised learning outcomes, and clearer formatting across all standards. Stakeholders, including employers, training providers, and programme owners, are advised to thoroughly review their resources to reflect these updates and comply with the revised standards. General Updates to All Standards Several overarching…
For businesses in the food and hospitality industry, maintaining high standards of food hygiene is critical. A good food hygiene rating not only ensures compliance with legal and safety regulations but also builds customer trust, enhances business reputation, and improves profitability. Whether you run a restaurant, café, catering service, or food production facility, understanding how…
Martyn’s Law, also known as the Protect Duty, is a proposed piece of legislation aimed at enhancing security and counter-terrorism measures across public venues in the UK. Named after Martyn Hett, one of the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017, the law seeks to ensure that organizations and businesses put appropriate counter-terrorism protocols…
Food safety is of paramount importance in the hospitality and catering industry. Ensuring that all employees, from entry-level staff to managers, are adequately trained in food safety is crucial for compliance, public health, and the reputation of your business. With the rapid development of online learning platforms, maintaining compliance with Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in…
Cultivating a capable and qualified healthcare workforce is a pivotal goal for nations globally. While the methods to achieve this aim can differ across various sectors and locales, one essential element remains constant: the robust foundation afforded by National Occupational Standards (NOS). In this blog post, we explore in depth what NOS are, their importance…
Person-centred care is a progressive approach that places individuals at the core of healthcare systems and practices. Across the UK, including within the NHS, this concept is reshaping how care services are designed, delivered, and evaluated. The meaning, implementation, and significance of person-centred care are profound, changing the landscape of healthcare to achieve better outcomes…
Proper management of manual tasks is crucial in all sectors, particularly in healthcare where incorrect handling techniques can result in significant injuries. In Great Britain during the 2023/24 period, an estimated 33.7 million working days were lost due to work-related illnesses and injuries. Among these, musculoskeletal disorders were prevalent, affecting over half a million workers….
In the face of financial limitations and staffing hurdles, the commitment to statutory and mandatory training remains pivotal for NHS and healthcare providers. This commitment is critical to maintaining superior patient care standards. This article provides an overview of compulsory training across the health and social care sectors, alongside advice tailored to specific areas of…
The landscape of health and social care is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). Online training programmes, once static and generic, are now evolving into dynamic, personalised learning experiences. Here’s how AI is spearheading this revolution. Personalised Learning Experiences One of the most significant contributions of AI to online…
As the health and social care sector continues to evolve, the need for effective and innovative training methods becomes increasingly important. Online training, or e-learning, has emerged as a vital tool for equipping healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge they need to provide high-quality care. In 2025, the landscape for online training in health…
In January 2024, the Department of Health and Social Care in England published comprehensive guidelines for the care or support worker role, identified as category B. This role is integral to the adult social care sector, supporting individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives. This blog post delves into the various aspects of this role,…