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Health, Social Care & Wellbeing

The Health & Social Care industry is the largest growing sector in the world, but there is a shortage of skilled staff within the industry.

Our courses are designed to give you the skills and knowledge you’ll need when working in a Health and Social Care environment, caring for young people, adults and the elderly.

Working in the care sector will put you at the heart of your community. Our courses are designed to give you the skills you’ll need whether your aim is to work in a specialist facility such as a nursing home or within a home-based service. We’ve developed a range of courses at different levels to prepare you for a career in health and social care.

Why Study With Us?

Industry links

We welcome guest speakers from across the industry including the NHS, voluntary organisations, local authorities and more.

Professional staff

Our staff are highly qualified and have experience across the Health and Social Care sector.

Community

We have a great relationship with our local community which our students often get involved in for their work placements.

Enrichment

Students work with our youth leaders on student enrichment themed weeks.

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Facilities

The College has installed some brand-new facilities including a realistic hospital simulation ward where Health and Social Care students can practice their practical skills and learn hands-on.

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Meet Our Students

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I enjoy this course and like listening to all the realistic stories from past events that relate to topics I’m learning in class.

Tilly

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I chose to study this course because it matches my career aspirations as I want to be a Paediatric Nurse.

Chloe

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have enjoyed learning lots of new things about dementia, mental health issues and different kinds of abuse.

Evie

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There are a few careers I’d like to do in the future such as a psychologist, occupational therapist and a social worker.

Keira

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I have learnt a range of skills which I will apply to my work placement in the future.

Ruby

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I want to go on and continue my studies to university-level as I’d like to be a social worker for children with SEND needs in the future.

Sevinj

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If it wasn’t for this course, I would not have the education that is vital to my desired career path.

Liabah

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The T Level in Health appealed to me because its more practical-based and that’s how I learn best.

Nancy

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Student Support

Our support services are second to none and we are here to help you succeed.

Learn about our Support Services

Money Matters

Worried about the cost of studying? Financial Support maybe available.

Learn about Financial Support

Apply Now

Applications now open. You can apply through UCAS or directly to the University Centre.

Learn how to apply

Open Events

Visit an Open Event to find out more about our courses and speak with an advisor.

View our forthcoming Open Events