Aspiring Physiotherapists Meet with Mentor from Locala Health & Wellbeing

A1 students and aspiring physiotherapists, Orlagh and Adnaan, recently met with a Physiotherapist mentor from Locala Health & Wellbeing to support them on their chosen career paths.

Orlagh and Adnaan, who both study Physical Education at Greenhead College, are keen to pursue careers in physiotherapy after College.

At Greenhead, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive community. Our Believe and Achieve programme is designed to help students maximise opportunities for success and progression in their chosen career paths.

As part of this programme, Orlagh and Adnaan met with a Physiotherapist mentor from Locala Health & Wellbeing, a not-for-profit community healthcare provider that offers a range of NHS and local authority services to support people of all ages.

Reflecting on the experience, Orlagh spoke about her passion for physiotherapy and how it is her “dream career”. She said:

“I wanted to learn more about the career and hear from an experienced physiotherapist about the best ways to gain experience and become a strong candidate for university.”

Orlagh explained that having regular meetings with her Physiotherapist mentor will continue to support her in achieving her future goals.

Adnaan, who has also always wanted to pursue a career in physiotherapy, spoke about how much he enjoyed meeting with the mentor. He particularly valued the opportunity to speak with someone working in the profession who could offer real-world advice and insight.

From providing contacts for future work-shadowing opportunities to explaining the qualifications required for entry into the profession, Adnaan described the session as both informative and enjoyable.

We would like to thank Locala Health & Wellbeing for their time and support. The advice, guidance and encouragement provided by the Physiotherapist mentor are truly invaluable in helping our students achieve their aspirations.