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Health & Social Care
This is Health & Social Care.
Health and Social Care is about providing physical, emotional and social support to help people live their lives. The sector plays a vital role in supporting the rest of the economy, with 1.6 million workers currently working in the social care sector.
The Skills Gap.
The ‘Health and Social Care Skills Gap’ refers to a shortage of individuals with the necessary skills to fill roles in the sector. There are over 100,000 care worker vacancies in the UK and soaring demand across the sector. With over 350 different roles across the sector, there are many rewarding roles to choose from.
Health & Social Care in Bedfordshire.
The Bedfordshire Health and Social Care sector is a diverse and integrated system that provides a wide range of services to support the health and wellbeing of people living in Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, and Luton. The area is served by a mix of NHS trusts, local authorities, private organisations, and voluntary providers, including:
- Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, running 2 major hospitals
- Community and Mental Health Services
- Ambulance and Urgent Care
- Local Authorities (Social Care)
- Care Providers
35,000
People currently working in the sector across Bedfordshire
304,000
Employers in the industry within Bedfordshire
350
Different roles across the sector
Where can Health and Social Care take me?
Here are just some of the careers on offer in the health and social care industry:
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