In public health, prevention often holds greater significance than treatment itself. As the saying goes, “prevention is better than cure”. Translating this principle into everyday practice has its challenges. Many individuals live with preventable conditions. Premature deaths from avoidable causes are still prevalent. We need a proactive approach to health and wellness. Social care...
At Advantage Accreditation, our Curriculum Team is committed to maintaining the accuracy and relevance of our training materials. This is especially critical in the health and social care sector, where advancements in science and procedures continually reshape best practices. We are pleased to announce that our Level 2 Award in Dementia course has been...
Our FREE CPD event accreditation allows you to add significant value to your events without any additional cost, benefiting both you and your attendees. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a critical aspect of many professions, with requirements varying across different industries. By providing CPD accreditation for your events, you can attract a broader audience...
As part of our accreditation services, we offer comprehensive training materials to our accredited centres. Our curriculum team work to keep our materials up-to-date and in line with guidance from national bodies. The team recently added more information to our Level 2 Award in Dementia Awareness course. This now includes additional presentation slides about...
Our core mission at Advantage Accreditation is to improve the quality of training and education, especially within health and social care. We strongly believe that better education leads to better care. Keeping our curriculum up-to-date is a major component of this. Here’s our process for updating our learning materials, using the example of the...
Today is a significant event in the mental health calendar—National Schizophrenia Awareness Day. Observed annually on 25th July, this day is dedicated to raising awareness about schizophrenia, a complex and often misunderstood mental health condition. What is Schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental health disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels,...
At Advantage Accreditation, we are proud to support Samaritans Awareness Day. This annual event takes place on 24th July (27/4) to remind the public that they can contact the Samaritans 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Samaritans exists to provide support to those suffering from a range of issues, including mental health...
As Pride Month draws to a close, we at Advantage Accreditation want to remind everyone of the importance of promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) all year round. Pride Month is a significant time for celebrating members of the LGBTQ+ community, but our commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all people...
In the health and social care sector, retaining skilled and dedicated staff is a constant challenge. This May and June, Skills for Care has been promoting #KeepTheRightPeople. This initiative is focused on helping care providers keep the right people working for them. At Advantage Accreditation, we recognise the importance of this initiative. We believe...
When it comes to saving lives, every second counts. However, recent findings from Resuscitation Council UK show disparities in CPR training and access to defibrillators (Every Second Counts – Tackling Inequalities in Resuscitation Across the UK). At Advantage Accreditation, we are dedicated to ensuring high-quality training in first aid and other areas. We support...
World Food Safety Day takes place on 7th June 2024. The annual event reminds us of the importance of food safety across the globe. Key Statistics from the World Health Organisation (WHO) More than 10% of people become ill after eating unsafe food every year Over 200 diseases are caused by unsafe food...
The NHS introduced Martha’s Rule in April 2024. This policy is designed to empower patients, families and carers to seek urgent reviews of patient health concerns. Martha’s Rule is endorsed by the General Medical Council (GMC), Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and Care Quality Commission (CQC). The rule is named for Martha Mills, who...
At Advantage Accreditation, we specialise in accreditation for health and social care providers. We ensure our accredited centres and learning materials meet the standards of national bodies, including the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). NICE recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. Launched in April 1999, NICE was set up to evaluate the...
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 runs from Monday 13th May to Sunday 19th May. This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme is “Movement: Moving more for our mental health.” The Mental Health Foundation hosts the annual campaign. They are encouraging all people to find moments for movement in our daily lives. We are...
In an ever-changing sector like Health and Social Care, it is important to stay up to date on the needs of care workers and those they support. Here are some key updates from Skills for Care, published in recent months… The New Care Workforce Pathway Launched 10th January 2024, the pathway directs care workers...