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Professor George E Holmes DL | President & Vice Chancellor
“...tutors are very supportive and you’re not just a student ID number, at this university you are an individual with a name.”
Ellisse Vernon | BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing
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17 March 2023
By 2030, over one million health and social care workers are going to be needed to meet the increasing demand for UK healthcare.
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The UK healthcare industry is reaching a crisis point, with supply outstripping demand. The sector must move with the modern times to keep up with pati...
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Every year, one in six people in the UK suffer from some form of mental health issue and many of these people have little support from family ...
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Neurodiversity is a word that we are beginning to hear more frequently in the press, workplace and educational institutions. In the world of health and social care taking into account the differences between individuals and how that impa...
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Safeguarding training is an important part of everyday life and it forms the backbone of a solid strategy for protecting every vulnerable party in the health and social care industry. However, it is important to understand that there are...
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Do you have a caring personality? Although both health and social care and social work both involve caring for others, however, they are very different disciplines. For instance,
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Life as a health and social care worker is incredibly varied and rewarding. From
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With an ageing population that is showing signs of further growth, our health and social care system could be radically altered. Are we prepared for it?People are living longer lives all around the planet. Most individuals nowaday...
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Working in health and social care, youth and social work, or early years care require a great deal of dedication. While many graduates can get a good job with an undergraduate degree, it can be hugely beneficial to strengthen your skills...
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Before teaching at the University of Bolton, I worked in the NHS as a Health Promotion Officer with a local HIV Prevention Team. In 1997, I worked alongside colleagues from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines as we tackled the healt...
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Staying on at university can help you take transferable skills from your existing course and focus your training in a healthcare environment. A master’s can also improve your employability, develop both your practical and soft skills, ...
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Are you studying a master’s degree in health and social care? Here are some top study tips!For students doing a postgraduate health and social care degree, time management is everything. This subject is extremely hands-on and wo...
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Deciding on a career path can seem like a tremendous task to begin with. After studying multiple subjects for years, you finally have an idea about what you enjoy learning and potentially a health and social care career to pursue. The ne...
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During university degrees, many of you will undertake some type of placement or student internships. From nursing to graphic design, students will be using the internet in search of opportunities to practise their skills.Students ...
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The University of Bolton’s Health and Social Care Higher Apprenticeship (Assistant Practitioner) combines on and off-the-job learning and development, tailored to the needs of your workplace. Our flexible programme works with you to de...
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If you’re an ambitious graduate looking to improve your professional understanding of social care, health and wellbeing, our postgraduate master’s in health and social care can put you on the right path to success. Upskilling can be ...
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The University of Bolton’s MSc Social Care, Health and Wellbeing course can help you take a step up on the career ladder if you are an a...
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We offer a wide range of degrees in Health and Social Care, including for Undergraduates and Postgraduates. If you dream of making a difference to the lives of sick or vulnera...
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Study Health and Social Care at the University of Bolton, No.1 in the North West for the past three years in Student Satisfaction in the Complete University Guide and No.2 in Teaching Quality in the Sunday Times Good University Guide 202...
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A career in Health and Social Care is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to make a real difference to some of the most vulnerable people and communities in society.The rewards for such a selfless career are incredible. Th...
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It is predicted that 700,000 additional care workers will be needed in the UK over the next ten years. Could robots play a part in meeting this demand?Over the past decade, services which focused on preventative measures and gener...
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With a Health and Social Care degree, you will have the skills to encourage others to live an active and enjoyable life. You can reduce the risk of individuals and their dependents who are being hindered by mental or physical ill-health....
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Our students regularly return to visit their tutors and share their professional journey after completing their programme at the University of Bolton.Employed graduate feedback: In the words of one of our recent graduates – the ...
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Work-based experience is one of the core modules during your year 2 academic studies on the BSc or HND Health and Social Care undergraduate degree course.Employers in Health and Social Care will require specific skills or knowledg...
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Are you a registered nurse or midwife and have thought about a new career adventure in Health Visiting? If so, you are in the right place!The Specialist Community Public Health Nursing programme (Health Visiting) is a well-establi...
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This year we were shortlisted for the student nursing times award for post-registration provider of the year which further reinforced the quality of the programme delivered.We were greatly humbled to have been shortlisted and to h...
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