What is it?

Support staff funding is money that the Trust receives from Health Education Yorkshire & Humber to spend on developing the work-based skills of support staff.

Am I eligible?

Funding is available to ‘support staff’ - those in roles that support health care delivery:

• Admin & Clerical
• Catering
• Health Care Assistants
• Junior Management
• Porters

Please note: to be eligible for funding you must be in a Band 1 to 4 role.

What’s on offer?

There are a number of learning opportunities available and accessible in a variety of formats:

• Vocational
• Distance Learning
• Course attendance

Examples of courses that would qualify for funding are as follows:

• Team Leading Award
• Business Administration
• Customer Service
• Foundation Degrees

This list is not exhaustive and we would be happy to look into any other workplace development courses you feel would help you in your role.

Who do I contact?

For all enquiries please contact:

Claire Varley (Corporate Learning & Development)

Email: Claire.Varley@york.nhs.uk

Phone: 01904 721413