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Accredited training compulsory for care workers

Lindsay Plumpton

By: Lindsay Plumpton

Communications Leader

Tuesday 06 May 2014

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Care Minister Norman Lamb has appealed that we ‘drive up standards’ in the care profession following an independent review which has highlighted inconsistencies in training.

In a new scheme set to be launched in March 2015, care workers will have to earn a training certificate within 12 weeks of starting a job and topics will include infection control, dementia care and patient dignity.

The independent review (carried out in the wake of the Stafford Hospital Scandal) looked at the support given to care workers and found that many in the profession are completing complex tasks without the correct training.

It is hoped that by bringing in a mandatory certificate, it will standardise training across the profession and make a real difference to the quality of care that people receive.

At NCFE, we applaud the one million care workers across Britain who do such a difficult and worthwhile job, devoting their lives to helping vulnerable people in society. It’s integral that they’re fully supported to do their jobs effectively – after all, they have people’s lives in their hands!  

We offer a number of accredited qualifications in the Health and Social Care sector, which are recognised as part of the mandatory training including Awards and Certificates in Infection Control, Dementia Care, Safe Handling of Medicines, End of Life Care, Working in the Health Sector and more. You can call us for more information on these training programmes on 0191 239 8000.

What are your thoughts on the new compulsory training for care workers? Is it a necessary measure?

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