{"id":599182,"date":"2026-05-23T04:01:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T04:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/599182\/"},"modified":"2026-05-23T04:01:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T04:01:14","slug":"new-nhs-partnership-to-help-young-people-with-aln-into-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/599182\/","title":{"rendered":"New NHS partnership to help young people with ALN into work"},"content":{"rendered":"

News<\/a> \u2022
\n May 22, 2026 at 5:18 am <\/p>\n

A new supported internship programme aimed at helping young people with additional learning needs into employment will launch this autumn \u2013 a major partnership between Coleg Cambria, DFN Project SEARCH and Ysbyty Wrexham Maelor.<\/p>\n

Based at the hospital, the one-year programme will begin in September and is designed to bridge the gap between education and the workplace by giving students real-life experience in a busy NHS setting.<\/p>\n

The programme will initially offer places for six interns, with applications open to those holding an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) or an Individual Development Plan (IDP).<\/p>\n

Delivered through Coleg Cambria\u2019s Independent Living Skills (ILS) department, the supported internship will see participants rotate through a variety of roles across the hospital, building practical skills, confidence and independence while receiving tailored support from employability mentors and job coaches.<\/p>\n

The initiative forms part of a wider effort to create more inclusive pathways into work across North Wales, combining the strengths of education, healthcare and specialist supported employment partners. By embedding learners directly into the workplace, the partnership aims to equip them with the experience and skills employers are looking for.<\/p>\n

Jo Green, Curriculum Director for ILS at Coleg Cambria Northop, said: \u201cThis is a fantastic opportunity for our Interns to gain real, hands-on experience working within a hospital environment.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough our supported internship programme, interns can build confidence, develop essential employability skills, and work towards greater independence.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis partnership provides a meaningful pathway into employment, allowing learners to experience workplace expectations while being fully supported to achieve their potential.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new programme builds on more than a decade of evidence from existing DFN Project SEARCH sites, which have consistently shown that supported internships significantly improve employment outcomes for young people with learning disabilities.<\/p>\n

Tracey Amos, Operation Lead for Widening Access and Supported Internships at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, added: \u201cIn collaboration with our partners, we are delighted to launch the new DFN Project SEARCH programme at Ysbyty Wrexham Maelor in September.<\/p>\n

\u201cOver the past decade, evidence from our existing sites has consistently demonstrated the programme\u2019s positive impact, delivering meaningful benefits for both interns and staff.\u201d<\/p>\n

The initiative is expected to play a key role in opening up career opportunities while supporting local workforce needs, not only transforming the lives of participants but also encouraging more inclusive recruitment practices across the region.<\/p>\n

For more information and to apply, visit Course Detail < Coleg Cambria \/ www.cambria.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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