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Employers in health, social care and mental health need skilled people who can respond to changing demands and deliver safe, effective and compassionate care.
Building these skills requires access to relevant, practical training that reflects the needs of both employers and the communities they serve.
At the Lancashire & Cumbria Institute of Technology (L&C IoT), we work closely with local employers and healthcare providers to support workforce development and help people build the skills needed for their roles and future careers.
Health, social care and mental health employers across Lancashire and Cumbria are facing growing demand for services, workforce shortages and increasingly complex care needs. L&C IoT works with employers to develop training that responds to these challenges and helps build a skilled workforce for the future.
Training and courses cover key areas including; mental health support, medical biology, leadership, social care practice, psychology and digital skills. Aiming to combine specialist knowledge with practical, work-ready experience.
By working closely with employers, we can help upskill existing teams, develop future talent and build the skills needed to deliver high-quality care across the region.
These courses are delivered via partner colleges in the Lancashire and Cumbria area including;
Our courses in health and social care give learners a broader understanding of principles related to their field, as well as specialist skills. Course attendees gain access to the latest research and data insights, plus practical experience of real-world applications.
Through our network of local colleges, employers can access training that provides precisely the experience and skill sets their people need.
In Lancashire alone, the social care sector accounts for 16% of the workforce, with complex care needs increasing each year.
Many of the new opportunities in the sector are driven by technology, with developments such as AI, data analysis and remote access shaping care.
Our study topic areas include psychology, psychiatry, mental health disorders, therapeutic interventions and recovery-oriented approaches.
Employers and employees will benefit from a well-rounded balance of academic and work-based experience.
Employees can develop a stronger understanding of how mental health needs can change throughout a person’s life.
Course content can cover everything from early childhood trauma and peer pressure to stress and the impact of failing physical health on mental wellbeing.
These capabilities help employees contribute more effectively within research, laboratory and technical environments.
The health, social care and mental health training qualifications provided by L&C IoT are designed to complement existing workforce development.
Alongside practical experience and internal training, employees can access structured learning delivered by established education partners across Lancashire and Cumbria.
This gives employers the opportunity to address specific skills needs while helping employees build broader knowledge, specialist expertise and confidence in their roles.
To explore the training pathways available visit: health science course page here.
Employers across Lancashire and Cumbria work with the L&C IoT to strengthen skills development in the health, social care and mental health sectors. Collaboration with local education partners results in training pathways that address sector-specific needs rather than delivering generic qualifications. This enables L&C IoT to support employers in the region to:
Training is delivered through trusted education partners across Lancashire and Cumbria, giving employers access to specialist knowledge, facilities and recognised qualifications across the region.
Tom Smith
Chief Executive of Complete
Whether you want to add technical expertise to your teams or strengthen understanding of the latest practices, we can identify available opportunities.
Contact the L&C IoT team to discuss Health, Social Care and Mental Health opportunities for your business.