West Yorkshire & Harrogate Excellence Centre

Unfortunately due to the current situation regarding COVID-19 and in line with Government guidance, all courses from the WYHEC Skillsplatform have been postponed indefinitely. Apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused. Please stay safe and watch this space for updates.

Here's a little #Flashback video of our Support Staff Conference. Hoping that the good vibes might give you that #FridayFeeling even in the middle of this lockdown. #fbf #FlashbackFriday #Throwback @givingvoicelds @WYHpartnership

During this period of government enforced lock-down, please visit the Skills Platform for essential remote training provided by First Response Training: ow.ly/OHa450z2ela #staysafe #stayathome

We've received lots of enquiries from people wanting to access on-line courses & webinars during the Covid19 pandemic. See below some useful links from Universities across West Yorkshire and Harrogate areas: sheffield.ac.uk/health-science… bradford.ac.uk/health/critica… hhs.hud.ac.uk/covid19/

We've been receiving a few emails about apprenticeships and the updates around them during this time. You can find the most up to date information on apprenticeships during the Covid-19 outbreak here: haso.skillsforhealth.org.uk/covid-19-appre… madeinheene.hee.nhs.uk/PG-Dean/COVID-… #apprenticeships #covid19

During this difficult time, we can feel a little disconnected. Take a look at these tips on how you can look out for your neighbours and #StayConnected. Sometimes, it's in the simple things that makes a difference. #OurNeighbours ourneighbours.org.uk/get-involved/ @WYHpartnership

"World Autism Awareness Week" For most isolation will be hard, but for many autistic people and their families, this will be a real struggle. There is help available out there, check out National Autistic Society for tips ow.ly/4mRb50yZDz0 #AutismAndCovid19 #Autism

Our Spotlight on Success this month is on @PrincesTrust Get into Admin Programme. In partnership with @BTHFT the programme provides opportunity for young people to experience a placement in GP Practices. Read more about it here wyhec.wyhpartnership.co.uk/showcase/spotl… #SpolightOnSuccess #Careers

Our Job of the month for March is Care Manager. A career that is rewarding and fulfilling. If you have a commitment in making a positive difference in people's lives & would like to know more about this role check wyhec.wyhpartnership.co.uk/careers-hub/jo… #CareCareers #CareManager @skillsforcare

A huge 'thank you' to all the health and social care staff who are working so hard on this lovely day.

Looking for ways to pass the time during self Isolation at home? We have plenty of useful resources and information about Health and Care to read on our website. Check it out at wyhec.wyhpartnership.co.uk #HealthandCare #OneWorkforce #WYHEC

The quote we used for our Support Staff Conference was by Helen Keller - "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much" Even during social distancing this is true. If we all take part, we will help so much, so please let us #StayAtHomeSaveLives #MondayMotivation

Flash back to our Support Staff Conference last week. We're thankful that we got the chance to celebrate the health & care support staff who attended! Thank you again for all you do and are doing during this difficult time #HealthandCare #OneWorkforce #FlashbackFriday

We have just uploaded the photo's from last weeks #SupportStaffConference. Some great content- go and check it out on our website: ow.ly/MCQg50yNTPw @TheSumoGuy @gem_turner @givingvoicelds @Brendanbrown20 @JennyCLewis @MadiHoskin @Ash0Hara

Brilliant workshops led by @gem_turner at our Support Staff Conference last week talking about the ways we can give better support and communication with disabled people through our actions, language and making things easier to access. #DisabledAccessDay

Thank you to everyone who came to the Support Staff Conference 2020! We hope that you had a fantastic time and you got lots out of the day. Thank you also to all of our speakers, stall holders & @givingvoicelds choir who helped make the day a success. #OneWorkforce #HealthandCare

Great afternoon! Thank you for the invite and wonderful to see people dancing

@gem_turner Thanks so much for attending @gem_turner have had amazing feedback!

Thank you @wyhexcellence for having me today! Loved talking to just some of the fab support workers in West Yorkshire about supporting and communicating with disabled people. Brilliant groups! [image descriptions - 2 images of me chatting away in front of a powerpoint]

Great start to a fabulous afternoon session!