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...
At Advantage Accreditation, we aim to keep ourselves and our centres up to date on the latest knowledge and innovations in a range of topics. Our Operations Manager, Becky Morpeth, recently attended a CPD (Continuing Professional Development) day hosted by The Soteria Group. The Soteria Group is an accredited training centre through Advantage. They...
22nd April is Earth Day, a day when individuals and organisations reflect on our collective responsibility towards the environment. Earth Day provides an opportunity to review the actions we take to promote sustainability. At Advantage Accreditation, sustainability is a fundamental aspect of our operations. Digital Solutions We reduce the need for physical paperwork...
April marks Stress Awareness Month when individuals and organisations pause to reflect on the impact of stress and explore ways to mitigate its effects. We understand the importance of supporting well-being, in personal and professional environments. As we observe Stress Awareness Month, we’re proud to highlight how our innovative portal can reduce stress. The...
At Advantage Accreditation, we believe successful training is about more than just covering content and passing assessments. Great training must leave a lasting impact on learners. It should inspire, empower and equip learners to perform at their best. Here are our tips on how to make a course that leaves a lasting impression. ...