A children’s hospice staff member has joined a new scheme to become the charity’s first nurse associate. Charlotte Tindall, 30, was awarded a place on the Julie Atherton children’s nurse scholarship scheme thanks to her work with Derian House Children’s Hospice. The scheme, launched in 2018 to help tackle the national nursing shortage, was named after the hospice’s much loved former clinical director and trains a new nurse every year, with Ms Tindall the first from Derian House itself. Ms Tindall, of Blackburn, said: “I feel really motivated to succeed on my course to uphold Derian’s outstanding reputation and to make us the best we can possibly be.
Held to ransom : Ellis O Callaghan couldn t graduate without raising £3,000
On the day of Ellis O’Callaghan’s final degree assessment Liverpool John Moores University blocked access to his account. In order to submit his work, O’Callaghan was told he had to pay the final tuition fee instalment first.
“It felt like I was being held to ransom,” says O’Callaghan.”Give us £3,000 right now, or you re not getting your degree.”
O’Callaghan’s story is not unique. According to Freedom of Information requests undertaken by the Telegraph, at least 5,872 students due to graduate in 2020 had their degree certificates withheld due to tuition fee debt. Without official documentation, students cannot prove their award to potential employers.
A TRAINING provider for traineeships and apprenticeships will be hosting virtual open days. Training 2000, based in Blackburn and part of the University of Central Lancashire will be hosting virtual open events for young people tomorrow and Thursday. The training provider delivers a variety of traineeships and apprenticeships with the focus of preparing people for the world of work. Head of Business Development Karen Soames said: “Typically, this time of year is busy at Training 2000 as we showcase the opportunities we provide for apprentices at career fairs and physical open events. “That has not been possible this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
A TRAINING provider for traineeships and apprenticeships will be hosting virtual open days. Training 2000, based in Blackburn and part of the University of Central Lancashire will be hosting virtual open events for young people tomorrow and Thursday. The training provider delivers a variety of traineeships and apprenticeships with the focus of preparing people for the world of work. Head of Business Development Karen Soames said: “Typically, this time of year is busy at Training 2000 as we showcase the opportunities we provide for apprentices at career fairs and physical open events. “That has not been possible this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic.