MORE than 800 children and adults from 16 schools attended an interactive health and social care event at the Barnsley Metrodome recently.

Students were offered detailed insights into the working world of healthcare aided by simulated situations in the ‘Simulation Corridor’ and interactive stands.

On entering the simulation corridor, the students first encountered the paramedic crew dealing with injuries and preparing the patient for transfer to the emergency department following a road traffic accident, offering them a learning experience in how the situation would be dealt with from start to finish.

Wendy Lowder, Barnsley Place lead for NHS South Yorkshire, said: “It’s fantastic that we have been able to demonstrate to these young people just how many career opportunities there are within health and social care.

“For these young people to get the chance to see how their skills and interests could apply to a potential career within the NHS or local government is truly invaluable.

“We need to inspire the next generations to come and join us and events like ‘We Care Into the Future’ do just that.”