Our Health and Social Care courses give you a strong foundation across a wide range of care professions, developed in partnership with East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. You’ll explore different roles and settings while gaining valuable experience through a variety of work placements.
Build your career in Health & Social Care
At Suffolk New College, we offer a range of pathways into the health sector, including Level 1, 2, 3 and T Level qualifications, designed for both school leavers and adults looking to upskill or progress into higher education.
With long-established partnerships with local employers and East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, our courses are shaped by industry and provide access to meaningful placements in real working environments. This ensures you develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to take your next step in health, care or related fields.
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Come and visit us on one of our college Open Events, where you can find out more about our courses, check out our facilities and speak to current learners and staff.
Health & Social Care News
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NHS Foundation Trust collaborates with education to help create next generation of health and social care superstars
A partnership was launched at the Ipswich Academy school aimed at inspiring young people to enter the health and social care profession.
October 29, 2025
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College celebrates five-year partnership with Leading Lives
A college has thanked a local social care business for their support over half a decade.
September 11, 2025
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College feeling healthy after opening new £2m campus
The Mayor of Ipswich – Councillor Lynne Mortimer – officially opened a new £2m Health Science Campus at Suffolk New College in Ipswich yesterday.
February 1, 2024
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3 min read
We are delighted to have joined forces with Suffolk New College to promote the wide variety of careers available in healthcare.
Kate Read
Director of People and Organisational Development with ESNEFT
Help & Support
Moving from school to college can be something of a culture shock. But at Suffolk New College we’ve created a supportive, social environment where you can easily get access to the help and advice you need, make new friends and get the most out of your time with us.
