Researchers to investigate how satisfied carers of stroke survivors are with social care support 15th March 2013 Every year an estimated 150,000 people have a stroke, with those from ethnic minority backgrounds more likely to be affected. A majority rely on family members for long-term care but very little is known about these carers’ needs or if they feel the social care services designed to support them, work well.
New approach to finding Florence Nightingales of the future 13th March 2013 A pioneering approach to recruiting nursing students with the right values and attitudes to become compassionate and caring nurses is being implemented by the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education.
Faculty rehabilitation sciences expert helps point way to better use of allied health professionals 13th March 2013 The paper – ‘Making the Most of Allied Health Professionals’ – was developed with experts from a range of professions, including Dr Iain Beith (pictured left), head of the School of Rehabilitation Sciences at the Faculty of Health, Education and Social Care.
Health Education England director of nursing praises new recruitment approach 13th March 2013 The Director of Nursing from Health Education England – the new national organisation leading education, training and workforce development across the healthcare system – has visited the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education to see some of the pioneering work being undertaken to recruit high-calibre nursing students.
More student spaces provide further opportunity for trainee paramedics in the capital 3rd March 2013 Extra student places for trainee paramedics have been made available on a London degree programme, and applications are now being invited
