Supporting disabled apprentices and those with LDD

In the UK, more than 14 million people identify as being disabled or having a learning disability or difficulty (LDD).

Yet, the NHS only employs 4.6 per cent of disabled apprentices compared with 10.1 per cent in other sectors.

In this section, we provide guidance and resources on how to attract, employ and support disabled people and those with LDD into apprenticeships, including:

an overview of recruiting and supporting disabled apprentices/apprentices with LDD
our how to recruit and support disabled staff in the NHS toolkit
why recruiting and supporting more disabled apprentices is important and the benefits to organisations
how to recruit and support more disabled people and apprentices with LDD
advice on funding and how to ensure inclusion through the procurement of a training provider

Apprenticeships for All

NHS Employers was commissioned by Health Education England to deliver and support a 'train the trainer' programme called Apprenticeships for All.

During 2018-19, NHS Employers worked closely with 18 NHS organisations, listed below, who applied for the training programme. A representative from each trust learnt how to deliver a line manager training programme focused on reflective and interactive training exercises.

The organisations who were selected to participate on the programme were: