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For social care employers, upskilling your team is essential but can be costly. If your organisation pays into the apprenticeship levy, you have a ready-made
The landscape of apprenticeships in the health and social care sector is evolving, with flexibility becoming a powerful component. Flexible apprenticeships offer a unique opportunity
Apprenticeships have emerged as a powerful tool boost for team development, offering practical, hands-on learning combined with theoretical knowledge. Access Skills provides two bespoke apprenticeship
It has been widely reported in the media that there is a shortage of care staff in the UK. This won’t be news to managers
The Covid-19 lockdown has given everyone time to think – and one of the things always worth thinking about is how you can better yourself
Cash Incentives for Supporting Level 5 Diplomas The recent Chancellor’s Budget announcement did contain some good news for employers who recruit new senior staff and
There is a change in the way apprenticeships are being funded and delivered. The previous Health and Social Care Apprenticeship Frameworks Levels 2 and 3
Advanced Learner Loans can be an important option for employers to assist in the development of their staff. At Access Skills, we’ve noticed that a
When you enrol onto a program with Access Skills, you get free access to the Quality Compliance Systems (QCS) management system for the duration of
Most care managers prepare for a CQC inspection the wrong way. They spend the days before it tidying files, chasing outstanding supervision records, and reprinting
There is a conversation happening at the highest levels of the UK government right now about what care workers are worth, and for the first
On 16 July 2026, the government made an announcement that has been a long time coming for every care worker in England. For the first
From 1 October 2026, the UK’s right to work regime expands significantly and adult social care is one of the sectors identified as most directly
Every September, we celebrate the Professional Care Workers Week. Banners go up on social media. Organisations post their appreciation. Care workers get a moment of
Receiving a poor CQC rating is one of the most destabilising moments in a registered manager’s career. Whether it is a Requires Improvement or an
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