WHERE COULD A QUALIFICATION IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TAKE YOU?
03.11.2026HNC’s Applied Health and Social Care students have been exploring the wide range of careers their qualification can lead to and recently enjoyed hearing about one of the less well-known options available to them – Clinical Photography! Rebecca Simpson, a Clinical Photographer from the Northern Care Alliance recently joined HNC’s Health and Social Care students to share more about her role and how it supports her patients and the wider NHS.
Clinical photography supports diagnosis, treatment planning, record keeping and communication between healthcare professionals, and takes place either in a studio or at the patient’s bedside. It’s a role that not many are aware of, and in this enlightening workshop, the group heard more about the day to day life of a Clinical Photographer, from Rebecca, who specialises in ophthalmic, dermatology and non-accidental injury Clinical Photography.
Victoria Simpson, Teacher of Health and Social Care comments “The Health and Social Care sector employs over 3 million people in the UK, with over half of those working for the NHS. A qualification in Health and Social Care can support progression to a variety of healthcare roles – many of them well known, but some of them more niche, like Clinical Photography! Students studying Applied Health and Social Care at HNC are encouraged to explore the wide variety of opportunities open to them though a range of opportunities and experiences, both inside and outside of the classroom. Many thanks to Rebecca for joining us and delivering such a fascinating workshop.”
Interested in finding out more about Applied Health and Social Care? Join our open event on Wednesday 11 November to speak to our subject experts about how this qualification could lead to your dream career.
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