Who We Are

We are a sector-leading health & social care training provider delivering leadership and management qualifications and training, induction training and practitioner qualifications. We support our employer clients nationally and can offer outstanding participation and achievement rates. We have a strong partnership in the sector and are the official training partner of the National Care Association.

Our Story

Founded in 2008 by our CEO Neil Crawford, Access Skills was created with a singular goal: to be the leading training provider for the adult social care sector. Neil’s experience in the care industry and leadership roles in further education fuel our drive to help care professionals thrive in their roles and improve business outcomes. Since our inception, Access Skills continues to grow its presence, thanks to the dedication of our care-experienced team. To date, we’ve proudly supported over 11,000 care workers, including 5,500 managers who have advanced through our Level 5 leadership programs. We are passionate about equipping the sector’s workforce with the expertise and confidence to deliver excellent care.

Our mission

Our mission is to empower the adult social care sector through high-quality, learner-focused training programs. We utilise the latest technology to create a personalised and flexible learning experience that supports both care workers and managers in meeting the unique challenges of the care industry. Our experienced tutors, who possess a strong blend of academic expertise and hands-on care management experience, are dedicated to providing tailored support that drives meaningful improvements for care providers.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be at the forefront of transforming the adult social care sector by combining innovative teaching methods with cutting-edge technology. We are committed to continuously enhancing the quality of care by supporting care professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver outstanding service. Our goal is to strengthen the sector by fostering expertise and elevating standards across the industry.

Access Skills at Glance

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80%+

Apprenticeship Achievement Rate

12000+

Learners

4000+

Businesses Supported

6000+

Registered Managers Enrolled

Why Access Skills?

Join the ‘ACCESS SKILLS FAMILY’

We have exciting growth plans for our future and are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our growing family. Whether you’re passionate about teaching, assessing, consulting, or supporting our learners, we’d love to hear from you. We value the unique perspectives each team member brings, and together, we can make a real difference in the Health and Social Care sector.

Why us?

Innovative Programs

We offer innovative, technology supported, and flexible blended training programmes, tailored to meet the needs of our learner and employer clients.

Nationally Recognised Quality

As the approved training partner of the National Care Association, our training programmes are backed by nationally recognised quality organisations.

Continuous Improvement

We relentlessly improve and develop our programmes to ensure they are always of the highest quality and standards, by working closely with our stakeholders.

Career Advancement

We are 100% committed to helping you achieve your career goals and supporting the development of staff and skills across the sector.

Community Impact

We are committed to making a positive impact on the communities we work within, empowering change across the sector.

Sector Leaders

As a leading national training provider in the UK, we are dedicated to delivering excellent services for the Health and Social Care sector.