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Introduction to Support Workforce
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AHP Support Workforce Resources
This NHS England resource helps employers plan, develop, and deploy AHP support workers effectively. It provides guidance on role optimisation, safe delegation and supervision, and career progression. Key tools include:
- Higher Development Award (HDA) – bridges Care Certificate to advanced roles.
- Apprenticeships – Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker and Level 5 Assistant Practitioner.
- Scope of Practice frameworks and accountability guides.
- Templates, case studies, and webinars for managers.
Goal: Build a skilled, sustainable support workforce to deliver safe, effective care and create pathways into registered AHP roles.
| Contributed by: | AHP Workforce Toolkit |
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| Licence: | Creative commons: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International More information on licences |
| First contributed: | 28 November 2025 |
| Audience access level: | General user |
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