title: Taking a nursing degree is the best route into the profession for HCAs.
abstract: I welcome the Shape of Caring review that will look into the healthcare assistant role and paths to becoming a nurse (News May 14).
authors.forename: Bekki
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Lloyd
mesh_terms: D002322:Career Mobility; D004506:Education, Nursing; D009728:Nursing Assistants; D006113:United Kingdom