Health and Social Care

If you are interested in the well being of others, then a career in health and social care could be for you. There is a large number of jobs in the health and social care sector, suitable for people with a variety of skills and qualities in the specialist roles of nurses, midwives, physiotherapists and the fields of dentistry, optometry, occupational therapy, chiropody, homeopathy, chiropractics and many more.

The College's department of Health and Social Care, judged Grade 1 by Ofsted, enjoys an excellent reputation and maintains strong links with local care industries, health providers and children's centres in the area. Achievement rates are consistently higher than the national average with very good progression to university. Many of our past students have started at Level 2 and have continued to degree level at Kendal College.

There are many other health jobs too. Examples include speech therapists, scientists, radiographers, auxiliaries, health care assistants, ambulance drivers and dental nurses. Almost one in ten people employed in the North West work in health-related occupations.

Why study at Kendal College?

All of our staff have extensive experience within the sector, and the College maintains close links with industry such as NHS hospitals, private and specialised hospitals, mental health trusts, nursing and care homes and rehabilitation centres, as well as the University of Cumbria's and the University of Central Lancashire's Health Studies Department.

Our Full Time Courses

Course: Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Social Care) for England * ***
Start Date: 03/09/2012
Days:Wed
Time:1300-1600
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Course: Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Health Studies) for England * ***
Start Date: 03/09/2012
Days:Wed
Time:1300-1600
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Course: BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care * **
Start Date: 03/09/2012
Days:Various
Time:Various
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Course: Access to HE Social Sciences (Level 3) * ***
Start Date: 10/09/2012
Days:Various
Time:Various
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* Denotes a YPLA funded course and is free to 16-18 year olds. Over 19s may qualify for free tuition when in receipt of JSA or ESA benefits (excludes part time art, design & media, Indian head, Swedish massage and spa treatment courses).
** You will not have to pay tuition fees if this is your first full level 2 programme (5 A*-C GCSE or equivalent) .
*** You will not have to pay any tuition fees if this is your first full level 3 programme (2 A levels) and are aged 19-25 or if over 25 and do not already have a full Level 2 qualification.
**** You will not have to pay any tuition fees if you do not already have a full Level 2 qualification or above and are intending to progress to a full Level 2 qualification.
*Reg fee refers to any registration, examination, assessment or any other fee related to awarding body.
This fee must be paid at the time of enrolment.