The Higher Development Award (HDA) is a personal development programme for Support Workers that enables Clinical and Non-Clinical Support Workers from all sectors to “Be the best and acknowledge potential”.
The Award has provided a progression pathway for many, to access multi professional higher and degree apprenticeships as well as traditional pre-registration routes. It also provides development for those wishing to stay in the Support Worker role.
System lead AHP (Allied Health Professions) Support worker with Black Country AHP and Nursing Faculty implemented the Higher Development Award. They have now written an “Evaluation of The Higher Development awards within The Black Country AHP & Nursing Faculty”.
Feedback and achievements on completing the programme included:
“Began the course as a band 3 supervisor and now I am a band 5 Manager. My hope is to further my qualifications and do a level 5 course to have a greater understanding of Leadership and Management.”
“All the topics covered where relevant to working in the NHS and good communication within a team.”
Take a look at some of our case studies from people that have completed the HDA: