Man is first to be midwife
A FORMER submariner has become the first male midwife trainee in the Furness area.
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Learning January
All of the past Learning supplements in full
In the swim
LITTLE ones are making a splash from just a few weeks old and growing into confident young swimmers.
Becoming aware
STUDENTS are exploring the risks and consequences that drugs and alcohol have on health and behaviour.
Pupils scan A&E
A BUSY accident and emergency department opened its doors to two groups of inquisitive students.
Academy principal hard to find
BOSSES of Barrow’s academy have jacked up the principal’s salary to £135K – after failing to attract enough candidates.
College cadet
A YOUNG health care professional has progressed from being a dental practice receptionist to a dental nurse.
Making sure safety is first
THINK Safe, Act Safe, Be Safe. It’s a simple message, but it has helped a Barrow defence company become the safest shipbuilding firm in the country, and one of the safest in the world.
Staff gain awards for NVQs
A SUCCESSFUL decontamination training programme being run at Furness General and its sister hospitals is creating interest from other hospital trusts.
Lauren gets inside story
FURNESS College and Barrow Sixth Form College students tell Learning about some hands-on tuition as part of their various health courses
