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THE University of Cumbria has committed to working to end men’s violence against women by becoming White Ribbon UK accredited.

Medics shown scenic nature displays on a virtual reality headset as part of a US study saw their self-reported stress levels drop 40 per cent.

Heavy workload, record 999 calls and inadequate breaks are storing up mental health problems for ambulance crews

THE University of Cumbria had devised the first paramedic apprenticeship degree course that will be available across England.

Ellis Mead, an apprentice paramedic at South Central Ambulance Service. Picture: Kris Askey OXFORDSHIRES ambulance service has jointly launched the first paramedic apprenticeship in England. South Central Ambulance Service inducted its first cohort in October and will take on a second group today. The service is launching the official BSc (Hons) Paramedic (Apprenticeship) degree with six other ambulance services. The degree was devised by the University of Cumbria and will take two year...

BBC News Published image captionUndergraduate healthcare courses will start at Magee in 2022 The vice-chancellor of Ulster University has warned that the target of 10,000 students at Londonderrys Magee campus may not be achievable. On Tuesday, Professor Paul Bartholomew told councillors this was because of the current funding model for higher education. His comments cast doubt on whether the commitment in the New Decade, New Approach Deal is currently achievable. Prof Bartholomew believes any...

BBC News Published image captionUndergraduate healthcare courses will start at Magee in 2022 NIs economy minister has called on Ulster University (UU) to address concerns that an expansion in Londonderry will negatively impact on its Coleraine campus. UU announced on Tuesday it is relocating undergraduate healthcare degrees to its Magee campus in Derry. It will bring student numbers in the city to about 5,000 by 2022. Diane Dodds said that is a "step forward" for the north west campus but warne...

North-east university courses see increase in applications for nursing and medicine There has been a rise in applications for medical-related courses such as medicine, nursing and midwifery. North-east universities have seen increased applications in areas including nursing and medicine. The coronavirus pandemic has been said to have shone a light on the vital contribution that healthcare staff provide to the country. Both Robert Gordon University (RGU) and Aberdeen University have reported the...