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Did you know that in the UK each day 6,000 people start looking after someone? Whether it’s looking after a child with a disability, a partner with a chronic condition or an elderly parent who is vulnerable, more of us are becoming unpaid carers for someone close to us. The figures are suprising - one in eight workers in the UK is now a carer. If you are reading this and you are not a carer, know that you may become one at some point in the future, or one of your friends or colleagues will. My eldest daughter is autistic, pre-verbal, has severe learning difficulties and sensory pr...

THE LATEST unemployment figures for Berkshire residents have been revealed after a new jobseekers partnership for young people has been launched.

A NEW course is designed to increase the number of nurses in the NHS. Activate Learning has launched its International Nursing Bridging Programme (INBP) to provide extra skills to qualified nurses based overseas. The project is being delivered in conjunction with NHS trusts which Activate Learning already has a working relationship with. Niko Phillips, a group director at Activate Learning, said: “Previously, qualified nurses have had to come from overseas to the UK and the NHS has had to spend time and money making that person ready to transition from an unregistered to a registere...

Staff and students at Banbury and Bicester College taking part in activities for Mental Health Awareness Week Staff and students at Banbury and Bicester College are taking part in a number of activities and initiatives as part of Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from May 10 to 16. Wednesday, 12th May 2021, 11:58 am Staff and students at Banbury and Bicester College are taking part in a number of activities and initiatives as part of Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from May 10 to 16. (Image from Activate Learning college group) Staff and students at Banbury and Bicester Colleg...

“The past year has been difficult for staff and students alike. “Many of our learners will have experienced emotional, as well as social, isolation and so it’s important that we take the opportunity to use this week to reflect on how we have all managed these changes in our mental health, and ensure we always have those important, honest conversations to gain support and kindness from others. “As part of the week-long campaign, we are providing a wide range of activities and resources for colleagues and students that I hope everyone engages and interacts with.” Activate Lear...