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UNPAID CARERS: Funded Training and Courses for Carers - ACL Essex Nightingale Bursary: Face to Face, online session or an E Learning course

The Nightingale Care Bursary enables everyone to access Health & Social Care courses and qualifications for FREE. So, whether you’re looking to start a new and fulfilling career in care or want to upskill – we can support you! If you are a health and care provider, you can also access the bursary to support staff training and development opportunities.

View brochure - https://issuu.com/acl-essex/docs/9637_acl_nightingale_brochure_v4_1_
View website and apply - https://aclessex.com/funded-training/nightingale-bursary

Flexible learning courses and apprenticeship opportunities available that start anytime. Length of courses vary.

Level 2 courses:
  • Awareness of Mental Health Problems
  • Cleaning Principles
  • Common Health Conditions
  • Customer Service For H&SC Settings
  • Falls Prevention Awareness
  • Infection Control
  • Preparing To Work In Adult Care
  • Nutrition & Health
  • Principles Of Dementia Care
  • Principles Of End Of Life Care
  • Understanding Autism
  • Care & Management of Diabetes
  • Dignity & Safeguarding In Adult H&SC
  • Understanding Domestic Abuse
  • Diploma In Care
  • Safe Handling Of Medication In Adult Care
  • How Technology Supports Person Centred Care

Level 3 courses:
Principles Of End Of Life Care
Understanding Autism
Care & Management of Diabetes
Diploma in Adult Care

Apprenticeships:
Adult Care Worker (Level 2)

Healthcare Science Assistant (Level 2)

Healthcare Cleaning Operative (Level 2)

Healthcare Support Worker (Level 2)

Lead Adult Care Worker (Level 3)

Healthcare Assistant Practitioner (Level 3)

Lead Practitioner in Adult Care (Level 4)

Leader in Adult Care (Level 5)

Fast-Track Management

Financial Help & Support

You could receive help with travel, equipment, clothing.

A one off grant of up to £300 if you’re looking to start an apprenticeship in health or care.

If you’re working in a community role where transport is a barrier, you could access an electric bike.

Our teams will support you through the application process and discuss the financial help available to you.

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