LLN underpins a Whole Organisation Approach (WOA) to developing a skilled and competent workforce.

Skills for Health want to support your organisation in ensuring that this becomes a reality for all staff, not just some.

This section focuses on the links between LLN and vocational training and competence. It aims to provide you with practical information and advice on a range of areas linked with staff competence. These include:

• Understanding why competence is important in the health sector
• The part that LLN plays in ensuring that every member of staff in your organisation is supported in becoming competent in their roles
• LLN and the assessment of competence
• The impact of dyslexia on competence
• Links to relevant resources and support