Leading Healthcare Providers Skillnet

Leading Healthcare Providers Skillnet Leading Healthcare Providers (LHP) Skillnet is a not-for-profit Learning Network co-funded by Skillnet Ireland and our member companies.

We provide high-quality, sector-led, subsidised training and education to the private healthcare sector. We work extensively with our member companies to address their workforce development needs across all disciplines up to and including owner-manager level. In partnership with our many education providers and industry experts, we will source, coordinate and deliver the programmes best suited to

addressing those needs. Where bespoke training solutions are needed, we work with our subject-matter experts to design and develop unique, customised programmes tailored to specific needs. In addition, we support those trying to re-enter the workforce. The students on our Skills Connect Programme are enrolled on the Healthcare Support Course (QQI Level 5) absolutely free of charge. Once obtained, this industry-standard qualification empowers the students to gain safe and secure employment in the healthcare sector. In 2021 we guided 221 Skills Connect students to the successful completion of their course. Our mission is to meet the educational needs of our member companies in the private healthcare sector. Whether you want a specific programme or you simply have a rough idea of the training you need, you can turn to us. We have over a decade’s worth of experience in delivering committed, comprehensive service, and we are continually growing.

Leading Healthcare Providers Skillnet is honoured to have won the award for Healthcare Initiative for Older Persons Care...
24/05/2026

Leading Healthcare Providers Skillnet is honoured to have won the award for Healthcare Initiative for Older Persons Care Services-Private Sector at the Healthcare Centre Awards last night for the Diploma in Gerontological Nursing Initiative (DiGNI). 🎉

This initiative which was funded by the Department of Health - Ireland and managed by LHP Skillnet supported 398 Nurses working within private nursing homes in Ireland to complete their postgraduate diploma in Gerontological Nursing over the past 2 years (2024-2026). 🎓

Thank you to those who supported this initiative including, Mary Butler TD, Niall Collins, Kieran O'Donnell TD, James Lawless & Skillnet Ireland.

A special thanks to the Department of Health - Ireland, Rachel Simons and Laura Casey for their ongoing support and to the participating universities School of Nursing and Healthcare, Atlantic Technological University, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin,RCSI School of Nursing and Midwifery.

👏 Congratulations to all the nursing homes and nurses who engaged with us and participated in the research on the impact of this, first of its kind, initiative for the private nursing home sector.

Carmel Kelly, Helen Healy, Clodagh Killeen, Margaret Rooney


24/03/2026

Registration is now open for the Level 9 Micro credential in Leadership and Management for Residential Care Facility Managers commencing on 27th April 2026.

The following Micro credential Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (HRB Approach) for Residential Care Facility Managers commences 8th June 2026.

These 4 week micro credentials delivered online are part of the Postgraduate Certificate in Residential Care Facility Management in which builds to the full qualification when you complete 6 Microcredentials (must include the capstone module).

Limited spaces available.
Book online on our website 👇
Leading Healthcare Providers Skillnet

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