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Resource: NHS Employers HDA Programme
Higher Development Award (HDA) – NHS Employers & HEE
A free professional development programme for clinical & non-clinical support staff, bridging the gap between the Care Certificate and career advancement. [nhsemployers.org], [hee.nhs.uk]
- Origin & Duration: Launched in 2016, spans ~6 months (6-9 study days), often combined with a service-improvement project. [nhsemployers.org],
- Modules: Functional skills, digital literacy, leadership, coaching, and communication. [nhsemployers.org], [d4hfzltwt4...dfront.net]
- Assessment: Completion earns a Level 2–3 leadership qualification plus accreditation from the Institute of Leadership & Management. [nhsemployers.org], [hee.nhs.uk]
- Format: Delivered locally via FE colleges/online (blended or fully digital), including tools like FutureNHS collaboration. [hee.nhs.uk], [d4hfzltwt4...dfront.net]
- Benefits: Enhances confidence, employability, leadership, retention, and patient care; supports NHS equity and workforce goals. [nhsemployers.org], [activatele...ning.ac.uk]
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| First contributed: | 28 November 2025 |
| Audience access level: | General user |
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