Summary The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has raised urgent warnings about botulism linked to unlicensed aesthetic products. Meanwhile, the British Beauty Council has lobbied for new government regulation in the aesthetics sector. This blog explains what these developments mean for practitioners, and why accreditation matters now more than ever. We’ll cover: The latest...
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly increasing in adult social care. From fall detection and pain assessment through facial recognition, to monitoring of vital signs and predictive health alerts, AI-enabled tools are helping care staff provide better support for service users. Alongside these specialist tools, care staff are using generative AI in...
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) recently introduced its Single Assessment Framework. The new framework simplifies and standardises inspections across health and social care. It focuses on outcomes, continuous improvement, and user experiences. Key Changes to Ratings The Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOEs) are still important. The CQC looks for Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive...
Advantage Accreditation supports training providers and organisations with high-quality, ready-to-use materials for compliance-based courses. Our new Level 2 Award in Evacuation Sheet Training materials are now available to accredited centres. About the Course The Level 2 Award in Evacuation Sheet Training equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills to use evacuation sheets safely...
At first, the process of getting a course accredited can feel daunting. From searching for accreditation costs to understanding what documents to submit, it’s easy to get lost. Advantage Accreditation keeps things simple with a clear four-step process. We offer accreditation for training providers for both online and in-person courses. All approved courses receive...
The team at Advantage Accreditation have developed new ready-to-use course materials for the Level 2 Award in Tracheostomy Care Awareness. These training materials are available to our accredited training centres. The course is intended for health and social care staff who work with individuals with a tracheostomy. This is an awareness-level course and not...
Each July, we celebrate Good Care Month in the UK. This is a time to spotlight the dedication and impact of carers, both paid and unpaid. Good care starts with good training. We support dozens of care organisations across the UK in raising training standards, boosting confidence among care teams, and ensuring the best...
Advantage Accreditation exists to ensure learners receive high-quality training with the most recent guidance. We support our accredited training centres with ready-to-use materials for course delivery. We recently updated our epilepsy courses to reflect the 2025 seizure classification guidance from the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE). These changes affect the following courses: Level 2...
Advantage Accreditation’s Curriculum Team ensure our learning materials are up to date with the latest guidance and best practices. Here are some of the key updates we’ve made this past month: DRABC Protocol We’ve amended the DRABC (Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation) protocol across all first aid courses. The “C” now reflects...
Planning an event soon? We have a simple, straightforward way to increase your attendance, boost your reputation, and offer more value to your attendees. Best of all, it’s absolutely free! Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is now a requirement in a broad range of professions. By offering CPD points/hours, you’re giving attendees a...
We’re pleased to announce our upcoming open Train the Trainer course for Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW). This includes a subject knowledge day paired with our Presentation Skills day. Location: Bank House, Pershore, WR10 1AA Presentation Skills: Tuesday 10th June Emergency First Aid at Work: Wednesday 11th June Arrival: 9:00am | Course: 9:30am–4:30pm...
A recent investigation by ITV News revealed more than half the care homes in England have not had a full inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) since 2020. Around 250 of these homes “require improvement” and are now overdue for inspection by up to four years. This alarming statistic demonstrates the need for...
The Advantage Accreditation team is proud to announce the launch of a new suite of course materials on Neurodiversity. Our curriculum team have developed a range of courses on different neurotypes and how best to support neurodivergent people. These resources apply in any sector and industry, including health and social care. Why Neurodiversity Training...
Our Next Live Online Q&A – Advantage’s Newest Courses We recently launched four all-new Health and Social Care courses: Level 3 Award in Trauma-Informed Care Level 2 Award in Strengths-Based Approaches Level 2 Award in Crisis Management in Care Level 3 Award in Crisis Management in Care Learning materials for these courses are available...
Announcing the launch of our latest accredited course: Level 3 Award in Trauma-Informed Care. The course is available to our accredited training centres. If you would like to deliver this course, please get in touch. Why Trauma-Informed Care Matters 1 in 3 adults in England have experienced trauma (Mental Health Foundation). Trauma impacts all...