A new multi-million health and wellbeing facility that will train the healthcare workers of the future is being officially opened at Plymouth Marjon University today – Friday, November 14.
The Marjon Health & Wellbeing Hub was funded with a capital grant to the University by the Office for Students in 2022.
The state-of-the-art £5.8m facility features a simulation hospital ward, a simulation community care suite, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) training spaces, IT suites, a Speech & Language Therapy dysphasia kitchen, and classrooms.
It’s been created in a refurbished building on the campus, which is situated next to the University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust at Derriford.
The Hub will also host health and wellbeing clinics for the local community, allowing students at the university to learn ‘on the job’.The clinics include Speech & Language Therapy, Psychotherapy & Counselling, Osteopathic Medicine, Physiotherapy and classes to promote person centred health and wellbeing.
They are led by highly skilled practitioners, and treatments are delivered by students under expert supervision relieving pressure on local NHS services and expanding community access to essential health and wellbeing services.
Professor Claire Taylor, Vice-Chancellor Plymouth Marjon University, said: “The Marjon Health & Wellbeing Hub is a truly exciting opportunity to give students an exceptional healthcare education.
“We have a strong commitment to partner with the local community at Plymouth Marjon University, and this is an excellent example of the collaboration that can be achieved between students, staff and healthcare providers.
“The Hub offers the latest technology and means our graduates will be ready to make an impact in their careers, including using up-to-the-moment digital skills.”
The education of over 600 students and apprentices will by supported by the Marjon Health & Wellbeing Hub, across Marjon degrees including; Speech & Language Therapy, Psychotherapy & Counselling, Osteopathic Medicine, Physiotherapy, Public Health, Assistant Practitioner, Nursing and Nursing Associate. More that seventy staff will be based in the building, committed to student success and research excellence for Plymouth, the region and beyond.
The official launch event today will be attended by Plymouth’s Lord Mayor and Consort, Caroline Harlow the High Sheriff of Devon, Luke Pollard MP, and leaders from local business, health and public services.
The Marjon Health & Wellbeing Hub is a cornerstone of Plymouth Marjon University’s 2030 Strategy , which aims to expand healthcare education and address regional workforce needs as part of its Place and Social Purpose goal.
Design and construction of the Hub has been managed in partnership with Expedite Design Services and Obedair.
