The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training: Your questions answered

On 1st July 2022, staff training in learning disability and autism became a legal requirement for Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulated services providers. This training is known as The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism. If you’re unsure if the new requirement applies to you or how to implement the new training…

The Workforce Development Fund: funding deadline extended

The Workforce Development Fund has already helped thousands of workers in the adult care sector to access improved training and career development opportunities. Now it has been announced that WDF funding will be extended until March 2023, offering stability to the sector in the current unpredictable economic climate.  If you’re an adult care sector employer…

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How to work as a UK Healthcare Assistant if you are from Nigeria

Healthcare Assistants provide personal care and support to patients in medical settings. They work closely with the patient and other professionals to help them through recovery while protecting their personal comfort and dignity. If you are from Nigeria and would like to work in the UK as a Healthcare Assistant, you will need to make…

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How to become a healthcare assistant when you have no experience

Working as a healthcare assistant is a rewarding job in its own right but it also provides a useful first step on the healthcare career ladder.  If you don’t currently have any relevant experience in the field, you might be worried that your opportunities will be limited but it’s still possible to achieve your career…

What is domiciliary care and how does it work?

For many people, social care takes place within a care setting such as a care home, but there is another option. Domiciliary care supports an individual while they remain living in their own home, helping them to maintain an independent lifestyle in familiar surroundings. But what services are covered by domiciliary care and what level…

How Online Training can help to support the care crisis

How Online Training can help to support the care crisis The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown a spotlight on the issues currently facing the UK health and social care sector. On one hand, the UK’s ageing population is placing ever-increasing demands on the care system. For example, by 2040, there are expected to be 1.6 million…