Summer School - Birmingham St Mary's Hospice

Please note: registration is currently closed due to Covid. Please check back in Spring 2022 for an update.

When we are back up and running, our one-day Summer School is free to attend and is aimed at 16-18 year olds who are keen to learn more about what it is like to work in a hospice/healthcare professional setting.

During the day you will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions with:

Doctors
Nurses
Physiotherapists
Occupational therapists
Social workers

Learning activities will include:

An introduction to hospice life
Hospice tour
Hospice myth busting
A day in the life of a healthcare professional
A patient and carer’s story

All learning will be delivered in a creative and professional environment by trained and experienced facilitators.

Dates: To be confirmed. All sessions are currently on hold due to Covid.

Time : 9.30am – 3.30pm

Venue: Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice – 176 Raddlebarn Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 7DA

Refreshments: To be confirmed

Cost: Summer School is free to attend

Please register an interest here

Limited spaces available

Application process:

Application form
Interview process
Final selection

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