Over the past few years we’ve partnered with Skills for Care to create a range of training courses to support people with muscle-weakening conditions to employ their own PAs, and for PAs themselves to build the skills and knowledge in relation to muscle-weakening conditions.

2025: Pathfinders is excited to announce we have received funding from Skills for Care to deliver a new free four-part online, holistic, practical and peer-led learning programme for people who employ or want to employ PAs, and for PAs who want to develop their skills and understanding. There will be a focus on neuromuscular conditions, but this training will be helpful to any PA employer and any PA.

This project has four parts which will be launched between August and October 2025:

• 1. Ten Bite-Sized Educational Videos
• 2. Fortnightly Peer Learning Class for PA Employers
• 3. ‘Train the Trainer’ Sessions for PA Employers
• 4. Monthly Story-Based Learning Class for Personal Assistants

Visit our Training for PAs and Carers page and Training for PA Employers page for more information.