Health & Social Care
Shaping the future of healthcare
We work in partnership with businesses, service users and practice partners to address industry challenges, anticipate future needs and drive advancements in health education and research. With access to a wide range of courses, apprenticeships and cutting-edge research techniques, we empower organisations to innovate and adapt within a dynamic healthcare landscape.
Top reasons to collaborate with us
Comprehensive education and training options
We offer a diverse portfolio of courses, apprenticeships and qualifications designed to meet the evolving needs of healthcare professionals and organisations, ensuring a skilled and adaptable workforce.
Impactful research with real-world applications
Our research spans individual and community health, with over 120 experts across four research centres focused on creating interventions that influence both policy and daily life.
Specialised consultancy for healthcare transformation
We collaborate with organisations like the NHS, local authorities and industry partners to develop and implement new technologies, from digital and assistive innovations to intervention and service evaluations.
Commitment to co-design and public involvement
Our approach emphasises extensive Patient and Public Involvement (PPI), ensuring that healthcare innovations are developed with direct input from those who will benefit most, fostering meaningful and sustainable solutions.
Research and innovation
Our research focuses on public health, social justice, radiography and the integration of digital health technologies, providing organisations with the tools to implement effective, evidence-based solutions.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs)
Enhance your organisation's capacity for innovation through KTPs, collaborating with our expert researchers to develop bespoke solutions that meet complex healthcare challenges.
Our impact
Facilities
By building
Bios
A £36.9m centre enhancing healthcare and learning, featuring digital anatomy labs, an oral health research centre, and immersive simulation suites.
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Health simulation labs
Designed to simulate real-world practice, these state-of-the-art training facilities provide an immersive learning environment for healthcare professionals.
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Hydrotherapy pool
Part of a £17m investment in health and sports science, this specialist facility supports rehabilitation, recovery, and performance training.
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