Health and Social Care

Course summary

The health and social care sector comprises of two sub sectors: health and social care. Health care encompasses all hospital activities, medical, nursing homes and GP services for example. The social care sector includes residential nursing care, residential nursing facilities, domiciliary care and social work. By studying health and social care, students will be able to progress in the sector through degree programmes in nursing, midwifery, social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and pharmacy, for example. There are numerous distinct career paths in this sector. Students can also gain an enormous sense of personal achievement by making a positive difference to people's lives. A career in social care offers long-term employment prospects, with great opportunities for promotion and progression. The health and social care department at Shireland have highly-motivated staff who will provide students with all the support needed. Students will be expected to work hard as we have high expectations, but a fun and supportive environment to help students succeed.