EPUT takes part in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics careers event

Health care professionals who work with adults with dementia gave primary school pupils an insight into their work.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) was among the organisations that took part in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) careers event at the Princes Theatre, Clacton, on Wednesday 23 October.

Staff from our North East Dementia Service spoke to the children about their jobs and showed them examples of activities they carry out with patients.

They also showed them equipment such as age simulation equipment, which is used to enable staff to experience the physical effects associated with getting older so they understand what it’s like for the patients they work with, including those who are living with advanced dementia.

The event was organised by Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board.

Matt Cope, a HR Business Partner at EPUT, said: “The event aimed to inspire the children and raise their aspirations for what careers they may like to do in the future.

“This is the third STEAM event that our staff in our north Essex community services have been involved in this year.

“They have been really enthusiastic in showing local school children the work they do to help people in our communities, and the schools have appreciated them giving up their time give an insight into what they do.

“Who knows, we may see one of the young people we’ve spoken to apply for one of our many apprenticeships in eight to ten years’ time.”