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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 around 1.65 million people 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 have been over 100,000 care worker vacancies in the UK reported in recent years 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, operating Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable Hospital
• Community and Mental Health Services
• Ambulance and Urgent Care Services
• Local Authorities (Adult Social Care)
• Independent and Voluntary Sector Care Providers