Young people inspired to be ‘Future Heroes’
of the NHS and Social Care
More than 700 young people from across Hertfordshire took part in a successful interactive careers event to inspire the next generation of health and social care heroes. The ‘Future Heroes’ Health and Social Care Careers Expo took place at the Fielder Centre in Hatfield, on Tuesday 02 April 2019.
Feedback showed a third of young people were interested in training as a nurse or midwife. 13 per cent were considering medical school. 10 per cent wanted to join the ambulance service, with another 10 per cent contemplating a career in social care.
Tom, 18, a student at The John Henry Newman Catholic School in Stevenage said: “There’s so much variety to careers in health and social care - there were job roles that I’d never heard of before today! I found it really useful to take time to talk with staff, especially the radiologists and paramedics, and hear more about what they do.”
Pictured: Students from The Chauncy School, Ware.
A Healthier Future - update from the STP
Dr Rachel Joyce appointed as Clinical and Professional Director
Dr Rachel Joyce is both a GP and a public health consultant by background. With a broad range of experience, from hospital and community-based roles, work as a Director of Public Health in Bedfordshire and 10 years in senior roles in Hertfordshire, she has a wealth of expertise to bring to her new appointment. In her current role as Medical Director for NHS East and North Hertfordshire CCG, Dr Joyce is heavily involved in improving the health and care of patients who are elderly and frail across Hertfordshire and west Essex.
