Students from across the region investigate healthcare
Over 300 students from across the Tees Valley recently attended Investigating Healthcare Carousels and an Accessing Healthcare Conference at The Work Place, Newton Aycliffe.
The events, funded by AimHigher Tees Valley and organised by the Learning Development Team at The Work Place were aimed at year 10 and year 12 students from schools and colleges based in the Tees Valley to give them an insight into the world of healthcare.
Healthcare professionals from a wide range of areas delivered interactive workshops. These included Mental Health, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy, Patient Journey and Health Improvement.
Students took part in a series of hands on activities with healthcare professionals, experiencing what it feels like to be old, how to deal with an emergency, the effects of mental health and how to care and look after your feet.
Organisations that took part in the events included, Medical Services North East, the NHS and the North East Ambulance Service.
For more information on how you can support activities or to arrange a visit please contact Kirsty Coates, Learning Development Officer on 01325 375983 or at learning@durham.gov.uk.