On Wednesday 29 January, Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Bill Oldfield, joined students, staff and guests to officially open a new Health & Social Care Hub at Kingston College.
The new facility boasts a 12-bed simulation ward with state-of-the-art equipment for teaching, a home care setting, and a virtual reality (VR) headset suite.
Around 40 guests enjoyed a tour of the Hub, which provides opportunities for students enrolled on Health and Social Care courses at Kingston College – which caters for 16-18 year old learners and adult learners looking to upskill or start a new career in health-related areas – to learn in a work-replicated environment.
Dr Oldfield said: “I was delighted to be invited to officially open this impressive new facility which will make a real difference to those who are expanding their knowledge and skills in the field of health and social care. Thank you to the staff and students at Kingston College for welcoming me to the Hub and for allowing me to share in this occasion.”
With thanks to Dr Oldfield for joining us and we look forward to collaborating with the Trust in the future.
