The People’s Academy & Young People’s Academy
Considering a career, or just interested in the NHS? Attend a People’s Academy
Following extensive public involvement in developing content, our award-winning People’s Academy was launched in 2018.
The People’s Academy is a free course comprising 4 sessions held over 4 weeks and covers the following topics:
- The NHS
- Our Hospitals
- Our Population
- How to #GetInvolved
Each session is made up of presentations, short films, activities and the opportunity to meet staff from across our hospitals. Where possible, we will also include site visits in the sessions.
The People’s Academy evolved into an online course during the pandemic, and all future courses will offer the opportunity to join remotely.
In 2023 we will be holding our first “hybrid” People’s Academy courses as we return to face-to-face delivery, please see details below:
Upcoming People’s Academy Dates and Times
| 1 | Thursday 02 March | 14:00 – 17:00 | The NHS |
| 2 | Thursday 09 March | 14:00 – 17:00 | Our Hospitals |
| 3 | Thursday 16 March | 14:00 – 17:00 | Our Populations |
| 4 | Thursday 23 March | 14:00 – 17:00 | How to #GetInvolved |
| 1 | Tuesday 06 June | 14:00 – 17:00 | The NHS |
| 2 | Tuesday 13 June | 14:00 – 17:00 | Our Hospitals |
| 3 | Tuesday 20 June | 14:00 – 17:00 | Our Populations |
| 4 | Tuesday 27 June | 14:00 – 17:00 | How to #GetInvolved |
| 1 | Tuesday 05 September | 09:30 – 12:00 | The NHS |
| 2 | Tuesday 12 September | 09:30 – 12:00 | Our Hospitals |
| 3 | Tuesday 19 September | 09:30 – 12:00 | Our Populations |
| 4 | Tuesday 26 September | 09:30 – 12:00 | How to #GetInvolved |
| 1 | Tuesday 02 November | 10:00 – 12:00 | The NHS |
| 2 | Tuesday 09 November | 10:00 – 12:00 | Our Hospitals |
| 3 | Tuesday 16 November | 10:00 – 12:00 | Our Populations |
| 4 | Tuesday 23 November | 10:00 – 12:00 | How to #GetInvolved |
The Young People’s Academy (YPA) provides a one day session including the most popular sessions from the People’s Academy for young people aged 14+. During a day packed with activities and departmental visits participants are able to find out more about their hospitals and career opportunities in the NHS.
In its first 2 years, more than 200 young people completed a Young People’s Academy course, gaining a certificate, badge and valuable experience for their CV or UCAS application.
The upcoming academy is now full, but we have a waiting list if you would like to join it.
The next YPA takes place on Thursday 23 February 2023, 08:30 – 17:00.
Other People’s Academy Opportunities
We can offer Specialist People’s Academy sessions that can be delivered online or in person at your premises and these include:
- Learning Disability People’s Academy
- The NHS
Please call 01743 492256 or email sath.engagement@nhs.net for further details.