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April: Stress Awareness Month
April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to increase awareness and understanding of the effects of...
Safeguarding Adults: A Critical Course for Social Care Professionals
Safeguarding adults is a critical aspect of social care work, and one that requires a thorough...
SSP Changes and new day one rights – what to expect from April 2026
The Employment Rights Act 2025 became law on 18th December 2025 bringing amendments and additions to existing legislation to be introduced throughout 2026/27.Changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) & Day 1 Statutory Employment Rights From 6th April 2026, several...
April: Stress Awareness Month
April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to increase awareness and understanding of the effects of stress on our lives. Stress is a natural response to challenges, but it can also have negative effects on our mental and physical health if not managed properly. That’s...
Safeguarding Adults: A Critical Course for Social Care Professionals
Safeguarding adults is a critical aspect of social care work, and one that requires a thorough understanding of the legal framework and best practices for protecting vulnerable adults from harm. With an increasing number of adults in need of care and support, it's...
Introducing Our Lite Package
ILG Academy has been providing eLearning courses for Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) since 2021. Its Lite eLearning package has provided training to thousands of PCAs, helping them to enhance their knowledge and skills in a range of essential areas. The Lite package...
The Care Certificate
The Care Certificate was originally designed for traditional health and social care workers: here are 5 reasons why PAs might also benefit. The Care Certificate is a nationally recognised qualification that was developed in 2014 as part of the government’s response to...
Benefits of Training Your Employees
Employers have a responsibility to ensure that their employees are competent and well-trained to carry out their duties effectively and safely. This is especially true for employers who are employing personal care assistants (PCAs) to provide care for vulnerable...
eLearning vs Classroom Based Training
When it comes to providing training and education to healthcare professionals, the differences between e-learning and classroom-based training become very significant. Healthcare professionals have unique training needs that require a highly interactive and hands-on...
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