October 2022

National Apprenticeship Week brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to…

The apprenticeship standard for Clinical Trials Specialist (Degree) has been approved for delivery since 28th June 2018 and as part of their apprenticeship,…

Back in March 2022, we shared news that awarding organisations had commenced a review of the L3 Diploma in Healthcare Support. This is…

NHS Employers spoke to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) recently about how they diversified their apprenticeship programme and became an inclusive recruiter in…

The Level 6 Public Health Practitioner apprenticeship standard was approved for delivery on 30th September 2019. Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, apprentices are eligible…

Wondering what should be in place to meet the funding rules? Use this handy checklist to see what you need. There have been a few changes to the Funding rules this year….

The Level 6 Improvement Leader apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 29th January 2019. Improvement Leaders are responsible for developing improvement strategy,…

Here at HASO, we have a library of handy case studies for you to use and download. You can read employer case studies,…

The Level 6 Diagnostic Radiographer (integrated degree) apprenticeship standard was approved for delivery on 5th April 2019. Diagnostic Radiographers provide excellent patient care…

Health Education England’s National Volunteering Unit are leading a project to deliver 1000 places for the virtual two-day Adult Mental Health First Aid…

Friday 14th October is Allied Health Professions (AHP) Day. AHPs are the third largest healthcare workforce, with significant opportunities to…

Unfortunately, this event has been postponed due to the London Underground strikes planned for Thursday 10 November. This event will now take place in early…

In July 2022 the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) published new standards of proficiency for the occupations they statutorily regulate. As the apprenticeship standards…

In July 2022 the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) published new standards of proficiency for the occupations they statutorily regulate. As the apprenticeship standards…

On 6th October 2022 Version 2 of the 2022/23 Funding Rules was published. The main changes were: 1. Change of Circumstances – where there is…

NHS England have expanded the list of roles that are eligible for funding under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS). This now includes reimbursing training time for nursing associates…

This government campaign urging employers to ‘’join the skills revolution’ aims to help businesses gear up for economic recovery by…

NHS England and Improvement (NHS E/I) and Health Education England (HEE) have collaborated to support the…

The cost of living crisis is currently being cited by employers and apprentices as a challenge across the NHS.

The Senior Healthcare Support Worker Trailblazer Group are pleased to announce that they have opened a consultation on the draft Diagnostic Imaging Option part of…