Education

The UK has been facing an ongoing shortage of nurses in its healthcare system over the last few years. There are three primary reasons for this shortage: An ageing workforce; An ageing population; The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Source countries To address this shortage, the UK is employing international…

According to the recent NHS Workforce Plan, government investment in education and training is planned to increase by £0.6bn over the next two years and a further £1.8bn, on top of current education and training budgets, within six years. To ensure that this investment is channelled in a productive way…

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I am a professor of nursing with a chair in diversity and social justice. I can tell you much about London South Bank University (LSBU), where I work. Information, such as that LSBU has been transforming lives, communities, and businesses for over 120 years. That our mission ‘to be recognised…

What next in your career? Do you want to begin a career in health and social care or are you considering progressing in your current career or taking a new direction? Do you want to undertake further study and training to help you to progress to the next level? An…

A few years ago, Isle of Wight NHS Trust decided to change its recruitment strategy in order grow its local nursing workforce. The number of nursing professionals was declining on the island and opportunity to qualify was somewhat limited, so the trust partnered up with The Open University (OU) to offer…

Nursing and midwifery practice continues to evolve to meet people’s needs. Factors such as an ageing population, shifts in health and social care policies, research, and the increasing use of digital technologies mean the scope and context of practice is constantly changing. Our education and training standards are designed to…

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) funds, enables and delivers world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing, and promotes economic growth. Nursing and midwifery at the NIHR Nurses and midwives are by far the largest group of health and care professionals and…

Our innovative courses will allow you to launch your career with confidence, you'll learn how to care for individuals with a range of needs, in many different settings, to give you expertise and flexibility in your future profession. Through expert teaching and supportive supervision, you will learn to attend to…

Are you working in health and social care? Are you considering progressing in your current career or taking a new direction? Do you want to undertake further study and training to help you to progress to the next level? Our continuing professional development (CPD) options may just be the thing…