00:00 – Welcome and session overview
Introduction to the Health and Social Care CPD session from Go Higher West Yorkshire, including housekeeping, recording information, speaker line-up, and what attendees can expect from the session.

02:50 – Go Higher West Yorkshire, Uni Connect and sector context
An overview of Go Higher West Yorkshire, its 13 higher education partners, the Uni Connect programme, and how the partnership supports underrepresented learners and the professionals who guide them.

09:22 – Labour market information and regional demand
A look at the West Yorkshire health and social care landscape, including why the sector matters, projected workforce demand, and the range of higher education progression routes available across the region.

12:05 – University of Huddersfield: health and social care courses
Liz Greenough from the University of Huddersfield outlines a wide range of courses including nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, paramedic science, podiatry, occupational therapy, social work and more, alongside entry requirements and progression options.

26:03 – Facilities, open days and student support at Huddersfield
Highlights of Huddersfield’s specialist facilities, including the Daphne Steele and Emily Sidon buildings, plus information on open days, the Head Start scheme, and the NHS Learning Support Fund.

31:24 – Careers in adult social work and care
Jessica Wood and Elena from Wakefield Council explore what adult social work involves, who social workers support, what a typical day can look like, and why the profession plays such an important role in the wider health and care system.

43:00 – Routes into social work and career progression
A practical guide to getting into social work, covering undergraduate and postgraduate routes, degree apprenticeships, entry roles, placements, ASYE, progression pathways, specialist roles, and transferable careers beyond frontline practice.

57:32 – Student spotlight: studying midwifery at the University of Leeds
Scarlet, a second-year student midwife, shares her journey into midwifery, application and interview tips, placements, student life, support available at university, and the financial help available through Student Finance and the NHS Learning Support Fund.

01:12:21 – Free resources, next steps and closing remarks
A final signpost to Go Higher West Yorkshire’s free downloadable healthcare and apprenticeships resources, plus the session evaluation form, follow-up materials and thanks to speakers and attendees.