The HDA aims to equip support workers with the skills, techniques, tools, and knowledge to improve their personal confidence and capability, unlock leadership skills, enhance functional and digital skills, and improve the experiences and outcomes of patients, service users and families.
Working with NHS England, the new, relevant and applicable qualifications will boost the adult care sector under the Higher Development Award umbrella including Levels 1, 2 and 3.
The qualifications are well recognised within the NHS and beyond as they are part of City & Guilds, the foremost provider of management qualifications in the UK.
26 September 2025, 9.30am-3pm
Aimed at operational employees (healthcare assistant, patient and support services for example), possibly recently recruited, support the individual to carry out their work to the best of their abilities, providing and promoting service delivery.
23 September 2025, 9.30am-3.30pm
11 November 2025, 9.30am-3.30pm
Individuals who are looking to develop their skills to the next steps in their careers, aspirational team leaders, mentors and coaches or those in a supervisory position.
17 October 2025, 9.30am-4.30pm
Those individuals who are currently in supervisory or team leader roles who are looking to progress into first line management or leadership roles.
Employers who wish to find out more please email HDA@lmc.ac.uk
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