Campaign launched to inspire the next generation: #StudyNursingLondon
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London Higher has launched a new campaign aimed at encouraging young people to pursue nursing degrees. #StudyNursingLondon is an initiative that seeks to inspire and empower young people up and down the UK to embark on rewarding careers in nursing in the capital city. This campaign has been developed by London Higher’s Healthcare Education Group and is supported by University of West London.
London is a vibrant city offering great culture, buzzing nightlife, lots of green space, and has just been named Best Student City (Top Universities website) for the fifth year running by QS. Nursing, a cornerstone of our healthcare system, plays a vital role in helping our communities thrive. As the demand for healthcare professionals continues to grow, with 10,627 vacancies in London this year, #StudyNursingLondon aims to motivate young people to consider a career in nursing and make a difference in the lives of patients and their families.
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Dr Charmagne Barnes, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean of the College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare at UWL said:
As a leading provider of nursing, midwifery, healthcare and social work courses UWL wholeheartedly supports #StudyNursingLondon. We are consistently ranked one of the best places to study nursing in London and offer a variety of courses that enable fulfilling careers for the next generation of healthcare professionals.”
In support of the campaign, Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education, Robert Halfon said:
Nurses play a crucial role in our society, supporting our national health service and providing essential care to people up and down the country. So it is great that London Higher is encouraging more people to pursue nursing degrees, and I urge anyone interested to consider studying in London.
A degree is not the only way into a successful medical career - there are nursing degree apprenticeships available, which enable people to earn while they learn and gain valuable on-the-job experience. This means people of all ages and backgrounds can climb the ladder of opportunity to a rewarding nursing career."
Michael Wood, Head of Health Economic Partnerships, NHS Confederation said:
Nursing lies at the heart of healthcare and we should all support the #StudyNursingLondon campaign. By working together, we can support young people from all London’s diverse communities to come into the NHS, changing peoples’ lives, improving the city’s healthcare services and leading a hugely rewarding career.”
Jane Clegg, Regional Chief Nurse, London for NHS England said:
Choosing to study and work in London as a nurse or midwife is a smart choice. You’ll have access to an amazing rage of universities and health and social care in a global city. London’s nurses and midwives are fully signed up to #StudyNursingLondon and we look forward to welcoming you!”
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