Bradford College to Light Up Blue for NHS 75th Birthday

BRADFORD, U.K. - July 5, 2023 - PRLog -- Bradford College will pay tribute to the NHS milestone by illuminating the David Hockney Building blue and showcasing all their health-related training as part of the birthday celebrations.

Treating over a million people a day in England, the NHS was founded in 1948 and the first universal health system to be available to all and free at the point of delivery. It is also the biggest employer in Europe with 1.3 million staff, generating enormous demand for training and skills.

Today, Bradford College delivers 15 full, part, time and distance learning courses that take students from across the UK directly into a range of NHS careers. Roles include adult, child and mental health nurses, pharmacy technicians, dentists, radiologists, ophthalmic dispensing technicians, midwives, and senior frontline care workers.

Over 600 students enrol onto these courses every year, from entry-level programmes to postgraduate degrees. The College works with Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford District Teaching Hospitals, NHS England, Health Education England, Pinderfields Hospital and Airedale NHS Trust.

Asa Gordon, Vice Principal, Curriculum at Bradford College said:

"We're delighted to join in the national celebrations as a chance for our award-winning teaching teams to talk about the work that goes on behind the scenes in preparing a fit-for-purpose NHS workforce of the future.  Our courses are delivered by experienced professionals, some of whom trained at Bradford College at the start of their career, and have now returned to share their experience, knowledge and skills with our own students."

Health and care courses at Bradford College continue to be recognised regionally and nationally. In May, the Bradford College Apprenticeship team won 'Training Provider/Programme of the Year' at the West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2023, owing to a successful partnership with Bradford Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT). Over 151 apprentices have been trained by the College across the Trust's adult, maternity, and pediatric services.

The College is considering developing and hosting NHS specific careers event in 2024, and staff at the next open day and admissions will be available to talk about NHS professions. Visit the full tribute to the NHS on the Bradford College Website.

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