NHS HCA Numeracy & Literacy

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We work closely with Health Care Assistants (HCAs) and prospective healthcare workers to enable them to reach the required level of numeracy and literacy.

If you have applied for a Health Care Assistant role in the NHS, you may be asked to sit a numeracy and literacy assessment before your formal interview.

SN@P can help you pass, why not start by trying one of our free trial exams to help you gauge your level.


Free Maths Exam
This exam is suitable for HCA applicants. It contains 8 questions, you will be given 30 minutes to complete the test.


Free Literacy Exam
This exam is suitable for HCA applicants. It contains 8 questions, you will be given 30 minutes to complete the test.

Benefits Of A SN@P License

  • Improve your numeracy skills

    Improve your literacy skills

    Prepare for a pre-interview exam

    Create your own timed assessments

    Take pre-loaded assessments

SN@P is a tailored healthcare numeracy tool commissioned by NHS Health Education England. It is packed with numeracy and literacy scenarios relevant to your chosen healthcare profession

If you would like access to all of the resources in SN@P you can purchase a personal SN@P license, which will give you access to all resources available in SN@P

Purchase A SN@P License

SN@P is hosted by the Health And Education Co-operative, which is owned and governed by 5 universities based in the North West of England, please see below:

  • University of Bolton
  • University of Central Lancashire
  • University of Chester
  • University of Cumbria
  • University of Salford