With it’s idyllic beaches, warm climate and stunning scenery, Sri Lanka makes for a perfect holiday destination. Third year nursing student Rachel Tait saw a different side to the country, working for three weeks on a ward in Kandy, Sri Lanka’s second largest city. Joined by four other classmates, Rachel, 22, embarked on the transcultural … Continue reading
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Caring for the Nation: Nursing graduate Makala Hulbert joins Navy
From a young age Makala Hulbert, a nursing graduate from Penrith, has always wanted to make people feel better. After studying at the Fusehill campus she applied to be a nurse with the Royal Navy and now is employed by the Ministry of Defense in Plymouth. Following months of training and assault courses, Makala now … Continue reading
Calming presence: Occupational therapy students bring relaxation to Carlisle day centre
Three occupational therapy students at the University of Cumbria have completed a role emerging placement within a learning disabilities day centre in Carlisle. Phillipa Bjorn, from Devon, Sarah Ronson, from Preston and Jenny Hutcheson, from Dumfries, who are all in their third year spent time at the Heartlands Project promoting health and wellbeing through everyday … Continue reading