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A new report from the HPMA, developed with NHS Employers, highlights a critical issue in HR: the unintended harm caused by disciplinary processes.

Drawing on insights from Chief People Officers across the NHS, the paper outlines seven practical themes to help organisations build fairer, more people-centred approaches, while maintaining robust processes.

We’ve broken down the key insights and what they mean for organisations and training providers in our latest blog 👉 Read more: advantageaccreditation.com/hpma-report

🚨 Today is World TB Day 2026

Our latest blog explores:
✔ The global and UK impact of TB
✔ Key symptoms and transmission risks
✔ The biggest challenges in eliminating TB

👉 Read the full blog here: advantageaccreditation.com/world-tb-day-2026

🚨 The UK aesthetics industry is changing fast.

⚖️ Licensing rules
🚫 Prescription regulations
💬 Advertising standards
󠁧󠁢󠁳🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 New legislation

Practitioners across the UK must stay ahead of compliance requirements. Find out more and see how we can help: advantageaccreditation.com/special-treatment-licences

We're proud to celebrate our outstanding centres, including Centre of the Year 2025 winners: Buckinghamshire Health and Social Care Academy (BHSCA).

Their health coaching programme is a powerful example of how accredited training can create meaningful impact and support national NHS priorities.

We are sharing their work to recognise their achievement, support their continued success, and highlight the value of health coaching across the wider sector. Read more: advantageaccreditation.com/health-coaching

📊 Research needs to move closer to home!

Most patient care happens in the community, yet research remains hospital-focused. Expanding community-based research can improve patient outcomes, boost workforce development, and make innovation more relevant and inclusive.

See more 🔗 advantageaccreditation.com/community-based-care-calls-for-community-based-research

Take the poll 📊

The mandatory requirement for autism and learning disability training is now a key consideration for organisations across health and social care. While the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training provides a nationally recognised framework, there are several legitimate ways organisations can meet the required learning outcomes, including equivalent programmes and in-house delivery models.

We’re interested in understanding how organisations are planning to meet this requirement in practice. This poll aims to capture the different approaches being taken, recognise the diversity of contexts and resources across organisations, and highlight where further clarity, support, or shared learning may be helpful.

Let us know: advantageaccreditation.com/how-will-you-meet-mandatory-training-requirements

Happy New Year! Many care organisations are asking: how can we achieve an Outstanding CQC rating in 2026?

Accreditation demonstrates your commitment to excellence and prepares your organisation for growth, innovation, and recognition. Our team ensures your training meets industry standards and makes significant improvements to your services.

Find out more about how becoming an Advantage-accredited centre can help boost your ratings: advantageaccreditation.com/how-to-get-an-outstanding-cqc-rating-in-2026

Congratulations again to Buckinghamshire Health and Social Care Academy - our Centre of the Year! It's a pleasure to partner with you, and we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🏆

The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget 2025 has arrived. The budget will shape how care providers operate, train staff, and plan future services. Here’s what the budget could mean for you: advantageaccreditation.com/autumn-budget-2025

🏆 Advantage Awards 2025: Course of the Year

We’re delighted to award Course of the Year to the Andropause Experts’ Andropause Training Programme!

This exceptional programme stood out for being:
✨ Expertly written
✨ Informative and thought-provoking
✨ Engaging and highly relevant
✨ Outstanding in both quality and delivery

It shines a much-needed light on an important subject area. Huge congratulations to Andropause Experts!

Menopause Experts Group

🏆 Advantage Awards 2025: Centre of the Year

We’re thrilled to announce that Buckinghamshire Health and Social Care Academy has been named our Centre of the Year 2025!

The Academy has demonstrated:
✨ Exceptionally high standards across trainers and training delivery
✨ A commitment to developing and writing their own high-quality courses
✨ A dedication to serving not only their learners but the wider community

Congratulations to the entire team! Your work is making a real and lasting impact.