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27Apr, 2021

Whose caring for our young carers?

  • Categories 16-19s, 19 Plus, Health & Social Care, News & Blog

There are close to 800,000 young carers across the country according to the BBC and many of these are unknowingly carrying out the role. There may be a number of circumstances that have led young people into a life of …

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26Apr, 2021

Why carers are essential to tackling loneliness

  • Categories 16-19s, 19 Plus, Access To He, Health & Social Care, News & Blog

The truth is we all feel lonely at some point in our lives. But the reality is very different for those unable to leave their homes due to health conditions or even old age. According to Age UK, more than …

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23Apr, 2021

Why dental nurses are essential to dental practices

  • Categories 16-19s, 19 Plus, Dental, Health & Social Care, News & Blog

The dental industry has seen lots of growth over the last few years, particularly as cosmetic dentistry has become much more accessible and affordable. Influencers, both celebrities and on social media have also had a major impact in shaping the …

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21Aug, 2020

Spotlight on Talent: Hollie Jean Thornhill

  • Categories 16-19s, Case Studies, Health & Social Care

Studied: Level 2 and 3 Health and Social Care Progression: Midwifery degree at the University of East Anglia Two of Hollie Jean Thornhill’s dreams are coming true in September.  One is to live by the sea and the other is …

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11Jun, 2020

Spotlight on Talent : Natalie Guy

  • Categories Access to HE, Adults 19 Plus, Case Studies, Health & Social Care

Studied: Distance Learning Courses, followed by Access to Health Progression: Mental Health Nursing Degree at the University of Wolverhampton Natalie Guy never imagined that a short distance learning course would give her the confidence to continue studying all the way …

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12Aug, 2019

Spotlight on Talent : Romi Dhillon

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After achieving a D* D*D* in her health and social care level 3 course, Romi gained a place to study paediatric nursing at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge. “I was in college when the time came to start applying for …

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11Jul, 2018

Spotlight on Talent: Sonia Begum

  • Categories Adults 19 Plus, Case Studies, Health & Social Care

Studied: Pre-Access to Health Having spent years as a stay-at-home mum, Sonia Begum began work in care a few years ago. In a bid to enhance her skills, she enrolled onto the College’s Pre-Access Health course this year. Not only …

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15Mar, 2018

Spotlight on Talent: Ella Crowther

  • Categories Apprenticeships, Case Studies, Health & Social Care, Pharmacy

Ella Crowther Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Health (Pharmacy Services) “Ella has shown herself to be a real asset to the team. We were impressed with her communication skills, and her ability to build good relationships with patients and her …

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02Feb, 2018

Jack leapfrogs from apprentice to promotion in 12 months

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Completing an apprenticeship through Walsall College has opened many doors for Jack Ponsonby. When the 17-year-old finished his apprenticeship at Birmingham City Council last year, he applied for a promotion role at the council’s Children’s Services department. He was successful, …

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17Jul, 2017

Spotlight on Talent: Kimberley Jones

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Kimberley Jones Level 3 Health & Social Care “Studying Health & Social Care has given me the qualifications to study my dream course.” Studying Health and Social Care at Walsall College was just the first step on Kimberley’s dream career …

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