Nursing

Nurses specialise in one of the four main branches of nursing - Adult, Child, Mental Health, Learning Disability.

As careers progress there is more opportunity to specialise. Training courses usually take a minimum of three years, although some routes may take previous learning into account.

Midwives provide care and support for women, their partners and families, before, during and after childbirth. The normal entry route is via a three year degree course, or a shorter route for current registered (Adult) nurses.