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Lecturer in Health and Social Care

Deanna Vaughan

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Head of Department - Health, Social Care and Education

Debbie Hocknull

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Head of Department for Social Work and Social Care

Dr Gemma Hunt

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Lecturer

Ellie Horton

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Lecturer

Fatima Rahim

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Senior Lecturer

Zoe Hodgson

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Lecturer

Sunny Mehan

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Lecturer

Jane Murdoch

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Learning Skills and Development Coach

Joanna Cadman

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Lecturer

Claudette Bailey

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Senior Lecturer

Helen Waters

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Subject Lead - Sociology and Health & Social Care

Helen Foy

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Senior Lecturer

Jill Nathan

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Lecturer in Nursing Associates (Apprenticeship)

Ryan Byrne

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Graham Whitehouse

Born and raised in Germany and across Europe as a forces child until 18 years old, Graham is the Employer Engagement Director for the Ministry of Defence in the Midlands region.

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Faye Malkin

Faye is the apprenticeship lead for the Cygnet group; an independent health and social care provider.

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Employer Board

University College Birmingham is committed to ensuring our academic programmes and our students are skills-ready with industry engagement and insights at the core of everything we do. Our Strategic Employer Advisory Board is an integral part in delivering on our…

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Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead

Kathleen Hennessy-Priest

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Meet the Centre for Academic Skills and English team

Meet the team running our Centre for Academic Skills and English (CASE), providing tailored academic support for all students at University College Birmingham.

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History of University

With over 7,500 students on diverse courses, University College Birmingham is unrecognisable today from the small Victorian classes to which its origins can be traced.

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Lecturer

Lydia Gilbert

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Sexual violence

Sexual violence is never your fault. We offer a safe, understanding space to talk, find support, and take steps that feel right for you - at your own pace.

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Blog | Parent guide to Clearing and how you can support your child

If your child hasn’t applied to university yet, but wants to go in September 2025, Clearing is their second chance to secure a place for this year. Read more on how you can support them.

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Guest Blog | How can I get tax-free university fees for my child?

As we head closer to the start of the new academic year, many soon-to-be university students are getting ready to move away from home for the first time and embark on the next step in their educational careers.

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Two nursing master's launched for community health and social care

University College Birmingham has launched a new MSc Adult Social Care Nursing, MSc Homeless and Inclusion Health Nursing and a V300 prescribing course to support community and social care Registered Nurses.

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UCB's new health and social care course is first of its kind

UCB is blazing a trail with its innovative new health and social care course which allows practitioners to be assessed while they work.

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Health and Social Care undergraduates gain real experience mentoring college students

Students on University College Birmingham’s health and social care degree are getting vital real-life experience by mentoring those studying the subject at college level.

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Training to help NHS staff guide patients through 'care maze' piloted at UCB

Thirty receptionists from GP surgeries across Birmingham have attended UCB to pilot an NHS training course designed to help them guide patients through the maze of care services.

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Community cooking to care home kindness – celebrating our chef, bakery and hospitality student heroes

From cooking meals for the community to working tirelessly in care homes, students from across University College Birmingham's College of Food and Hospitality Management have been doing far more than valiantly adapting to online study during lockdown.

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Pioneering partnership leads to "trailblazing" child-centred apprenticeship

A national training provider has had the green light to launch a “trailblazing” apprenticeship thanks to a pioneering collaboration with experts from University College Birmingham’s School of Education, Health and Community.

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UCB health and care apprenticeships are fit for future

UCB partnered with the National Skills Academy to sponsor an event for those working in the primary care industry.

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Talented trio represent UCB at WorldSkills health and social care competition

Three promising UCB health and social care students with “natural ability” are off to demonstrate their talents...

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Health, Social Care and Childcare progression event a resounding success

A recruitment event was held in the hired@UCB suite to show students on UCB’s Health and Social Care and Childcare courses what opportunities await them after graduation.

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Aspiring paramedic makes national health and social care competition final

An aspiring young paramedic studying at UCB is one of just eight out of 95 16-19 year old health and care students to reach the grand final of WorldSkills UK.

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Above and Beyond: Widening Participation for Apprenticeship Learners within Health and Social Care

Jane Murdoch and Aaron Bradbury based in the School of Education, Health and Community have had this article published in FE News.

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100% pass has students cheering

Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education students are celebrating because they have all passed their research task.

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Working on Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - placement power at UCB

A flying car, a child catcher and a character called Truly Scrumptious – all in a day’s placement for our Specialist Hair and Media Make-up degree students.

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Olympic boxing contender Carl is the "best in Britain"

UCB Boxing Academy star Carl Fail has been talent-spotted for Olympic glory after striking gold at the prestigious Tri Nations championship.

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Student Blog | The 12-day Christmas pleigh-list

From the pounding of Wham! to the sweet whistling notes of Mariah Carey, we are going to countdown The 12-Day Christmas Pleigh-list.

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Education department hosts vital conference on children in poverty

With UK child poverty rates rising over the last few years, the education department held its first annual conference.

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Toybox Celebration Cake Fit For a Prince

UCB assistant dean Dawn Gemmell created a spectacular “toybox” celebration cake for the future king, Prince George.

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Workers boost their skills with Professional Development Diploma

UCB has been working in partnership with the Pupil Support Service of Birmingham Local Authority to provide a Diploma in Professional Development (Special Educational Needs) for people working in the child education sector.

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Student chef off to Cape Town after winning South African Chef of the Year

Third year Culinary Arts Management student Chace Wagenhauser is off to work in Cape Town after winning the national South African Young Chef of the Year 2018.

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Students Katie and Bethany are caught on camera as UCB takes Cake International by storm

Bakery and Patisserie Technology students Katie Garrett and Bethany Swift are set to feature on the hit channel-4 show Extreme Cake Makers after assisting at Cake International, a major baking exposition at the NEC.

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Nshae Thompson

Health and Social Care Level 3

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Bakery students create seven-layer Jubilee cake for Birmingham food bank

College students pulled out all the stops to create a seven-layer cake to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – and donated it to a city food bank.

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car hails UCB partnership as student applicant success grows

A leading international car rental firm has reported a rise in the number of University College Birmingham students progressing through their application process – thanks to a flourishing partnership with UCB.

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Annabelle Marquis

Health and Social Care BSc (Hons)

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Cash boost from Enterprise Rent-A-Car puts students in the driving seat

Enterprising students at UCB have been given a boost thanks to a generous donation from…Enterprise Rent-A-Car. The vehicle hire specialist’s Enterprise Holdings Foundation awarded the grant to the University for projects aimed at enhancing the entrepreneurial skills of students.

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No pot luck! Bakery students see sweet silver success at world's greatest cake show

Three bakery students from University College Birmingham all walked away with a silver medal from what is dubbed 'the world's greatest cake show'.

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From ‘nothing’ to nationwide – how Marcus built flourishing sports therapy firm

From running a part-time injury care unit out of his car to opening his own sports therapy clinic and making preparations to expand nationwide – it's been quite a journey in business for University College Birmingham graduate Marcus Slade.

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Student Lauren wows at WorldSkills

Health and Social Care student Lauren Stansbie has achieved third place at the regional heats of the World Skills contest – a competition for those working in the care industry drawing competitors from colleges and universities all over the world.

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Barchester Homes 'Chef of the Year' heat

Barchester Homes used UCB's kitchen facilities to host their competition for 'Chef of the Year' award 2014 as part of their annual care awards.

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Best education provider of the year at Student Nursing Times Awards

The award recognises our dedication to supporting students' personal growth and their ability to deliver person-centred, holistic care.

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Richard Maurice

Richard has over 20 years' experience working in a variety of settings and has seen the impact Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) have on patient care.

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University’s “future-ready” health education to drive delivery of 10-year NHS plan

University College Birmingham’s new learning and teaching strategy is set to play a critical role in meeting the ambitions of the new 10-year NHS Plan, launched to transform the health and care workforce over the next decade.

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Culinary Arts student offered ‘rare’ job on the spot at Tom Kerridge’s restaurant

Eryn Beales impressed top chefs at the Michelin-starred chef’s gastropub The Butcher’s Tap and Grill after a job trial, earning a role as a Chef de Partie.

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Lecturer in Health and Social Care

Deanna Vaughan

Other

Head of Department - Health, Social Care and Education

Debbie Hocknull

Other

Head of Department for Social Work and Social Care

Dr Gemma Hunt

Other

Lecturer

Ellie Horton

Other

Lecturer

Fatima Rahim

Other

Senior Lecturer

Zoe Hodgson

Other

Lecturer

Sunny Mehan

Other

Lecturer

Jane Murdoch

Other

Learning Skills and Development Coach

Joanna Cadman

Other

Lecturer

Claudette Bailey

Other

Senior Lecturer

Helen Waters

Other

Subject Lead - Sociology and Health & Social Care

Helen Foy

Other

Senior Lecturer

Jill Nathan

Other

Lecturer in Nursing Associates (Apprenticeship)

Ryan Byrne

Other

Graham Whitehouse

Born and raised in Germany and across Europe as a forces child until 18 years old, Graham is the Employer Engagement Director for the Ministry of Defence in the Midlands region.

Other

Faye Malkin

Faye is the apprenticeship lead for the Cygnet group; an independent health and social care provider.

Other

Employer Board

University College Birmingham is committed to ensuring our academic programmes and our students are skills-ready with industry engagement and insights at the core of everything we do. Our Strategic Employer Advisory Board is an integral part in delivering on our…

Other

Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead

Kathleen Hennessy-Priest

Other

Meet the Centre for Academic Skills and English team

Meet the team running our Centre for Academic Skills and English (CASE), providing tailored academic support for all students at University College Birmingham.

Other

History of University

With over 7,500 students on diverse courses, University College Birmingham is unrecognisable today from the small Victorian classes to which its origins can be traced.

Other

Lecturer

Lydia Gilbert

Other

Sexual violence

Sexual violence is never your fault. We offer a safe, understanding space to talk, find support, and take steps that feel right for you - at your own pace.