How the Access to HE Diploma can support CPD in NHS workplaces

OCN London’s Access to HE Diplomas are perfectly suited to prepare individuals for higher education, and also meet university entry requirements for those looking for more flexible options when pursuing a degree level education.

The Access to HE Diploma in Nursing offers significant benefits to the NHS workforce by providing a direct pathway for aspiring nurses to enter higher education and pursue nursing careers, across a variety of health specialisms, from midwifery to CAMHS, radiography to physiotherapy and more.

What you will learn

• How the Access to HE Diploma equips learners with the foundational knowledge and skills required to succeed in nursing degree courses, helping to address the ongoing staff shortages in the healthcare sector.
• How, by widening access to nursing education, particularly for mature students and those from diverse backgrounds, the Diploma supports the NHS in building a more inclusive and skilled workforce.
• Information on the flexible learning pathways available, which can enable students to balance their studies with other commitments, ensuring a steady pipeline of well-prepared, motivated candidates ready to contribute to the NHS’s mission of delivering high-quality patient care.
• What the improved Adult Skills Fund eligibility for the Diploma looks like.
• What the online Access to HE in Nursing learning platform looks like, including a live demonstration.
• Details on how you can access a training provider, as well as funding options.

There will also be an opportunity to ask our Access to HE team any questions or queries you might have.