What else can I do?

 

Wherever possible we try to find work placements for as many students as we can. However we only have a limited number of placements each year.

 

So what can you do as an alternative?

You could try:

• Caring in the local community – ring up or visit your local care homes or organisations and explain that you are willing and looking for work experience.
  
  
• Local GP Practice – see what advice and guidance they can offer.
  
  
• Charitable organisations – there are always local charities that are looking for extra help. This could include charity shops as well.
  
  
• Local organisations such as libraries and community centres may well be looking for some extra help during your work experience period.
  
  
• Local gyms – this may depend on what area of medicine or healthcare you are interested in, but for example, physiotherapy or sports science could easily lend itself to some experience in a gym.

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  Visit ‘Do It’ website for ideas on other volunteering opportunities:
  > Do it
  
  
• Apply for an apprenticeship

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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