West Yorkshire & Harrogate Excellence Centre

The purpose of the West Yorkshire & Harrogate Excellence Centre (WYHEC) is to act as a regional hub of training for support workers in Health & Care

[West Yorkshire & Harrogate Excellence Centre @wyhexcellence]

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.

[West Yorkshire & Harrogate Excellence Centre @wyhexcellence]

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

[West Yorkshire & Harrogate Excellence Centre @wyhexcellence]

During this period of government enforced lock-down, please visit the Skills Platform for essential remote training provided by First Response Training:
https://t.co/XyvGaVFd9K
#staysafe #stayathome

[West Yorkshire & Harrogate Excellence Centre @wyhexcellence]

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:
https://t.co/XCR8O4jxYj
https://t.co/TMBpuI3dE7
https://t.co/k89BEmSy34

[West Yorkshire & Harrogate Excellence Centre @wyhexcellence]

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:
https://t.co/3gOQxtR4Q6
https://t.co/nztNd1UDJ1
#apprenticeships #covid19

[West Yorkshire & Harrogate Excellence Centre @wyhexcellence]

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 https://t.co/o6j8PKkKu4 @WYHpartnership

[West Yorkshire & Harrogate Excellence Centre @wyhexcellence]

"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 https://t.co/IjNlMfeAUo #AutismAndCovid19 #Autism

[West Yorkshire & Harrogate Excellence Centre @wyhexcellence]

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 https://t.co/NqNH5MGuiP #SpolightOnSuccess #Careers

[West Yorkshire & Harrogate Excellence Centre @wyhexcellence]

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 https://t.co/t7k6SUKmeT #CareCareers #CareManager @skillsforcare

[West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership @WYpartnership]

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

[West Yorkshire & Harrogate Excellence Centre @wyhexcellence]

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 https://t.co/uMTvGyZI3v #HealthandCare #OneWorkforce #WYHEC

[West Yorkshire & Harrogate Excellence Centre @wyhexcellence]

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

[West Yorkshire & Harrogate Excellence Centre @wyhexcellence]

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

[West Yorkshire & Harrogate Excellence Centre @wyhexcellence]

We have just uploaded the photo's from last weeks #SupportStaffConference. Some great content- go and check it out on our website: https://t.co/J7GEf4FFeF @TheSumoGuy @gem_turner @givingvoicelds @Brendanbrown20 @JennyCLewis @MadiHoskin @Ash0Hara

[West Yorkshire & Harrogate Excellence Centre @wyhexcellence]

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

[West Yorkshire & Harrogate Excellence Centre @wyhexcellence]

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

[Giving Voice Choir @givingvoicelds]

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

[West Yorkshire & Harrogate Excellence Centre @wyhexcellence]

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

[Gem @gem_turner]

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]

[West Yorkshire & Harrogate Excellence Centre @wyhexcellence]

Great start to a fabulous afternoon session!

[WYAAT Hospitals @WYAAT_Hospitals]

How many conferences do you go to where people get up and dance? Thanks for the amazing performance @GivingVoiceUK @LCHNHSTrust @WYHpartnership @wyhexcellence 🤗👏🏻