Education and training

Our resources can help you navigate the range of training options and provide you with guidance to support your existing and future workforce.

Explore the different routes to train and recruit your workforce, including information about apprenticeships, T Levels, nurse education and more.

Key apprenticeship resources

Briefing

Apprenticeships in the NHS

This briefing explains the significance of apprenticeships in the NHS and offers guidance to employers on recruiting apprentices.

30 June 2023

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Article

Apprenticeship FAQs

Answers to frequently asked questions from employers about apprenticeships.

24 November 2020

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Guide

Work experience in the NHS

This work experience hub draws together important resources and good practice examples from across the NHS.

9 January 2024

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T Levels

Guide

T Levels in health and care

Find out what T Levels are and what they mean for employers in health and social care.

21 August 2023

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Article

T Level FAQs

Answers to frequently asked questions from employers about T Levels.

18 November 2022

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Key infographics

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Infographic

Your future midwives

Learn more about the different routes to recruiting your midwifery workforce and ways to increase your midwifery supply.

4 March 2022

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Infographic

Your future nursing associates

This infographic sets out the different routes available for organisations to train nursing associates and any costs to employers.

29 November 2022

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Infographic

Your future allied health professionals

This infographic sets out the different routes available for organisations to train allied health professionals.

31 March 2023

Latest education resources

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Article

Expanding placement capacity

Ideas and approaches for expanding placement capacity for students and learners.

17 March 2022

Article

Higher Development Award

The higher development award is a programme that supports the personal development of clinical and non-clinical support staff.

25 September 2024

Case Study

We Care into the Future

We Care into the Future is an interactive careers event to inspire young people and raise awareness of career opportunities in health and care.

14 August 2024

Article

GMC National Training Survey 2024

Learn more about the results of the General Medical Council (GMC) National Training Survey 2024.

26 July 2024

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Latest training resources

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Article

SAS Week 2024

Access all the resources and guidance we shared during #SASWeek24

21 October 2024

Article

Employing deaf and hard of hearing staff in the NHS

Access guidance and resources to help support deaf and hard of hearing staff working in the NHS.

4 November 2024

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Article

Disability History Month 2024

Find out what is happening during the month and access resources to help you support disabled staff in the workplace.

1 November 2024

Article

eVisas and what they mean for recruitment

The phased roll out of online immigration status will bring changes to international recruitment and right to work checks.

1 November 2024

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