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oficial training After 20 years working as mental support worker I’d like to get some professional training. I lost my job a couple of months ago and I hear that with the amount of qualified people available nowadays I may find it difficult to get work again.

Cynthia Last updated by Carl: 24-Jul-2017

Carl:
for sure
24-Jul-2017

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**Marian**: · Answer 1

But surely your experience should be a good introductory letter, at least this is what I’d expect if it was me.

**Cynthia**: · Answer 2

So do I, I hope that my experience counts and it doesn’t all come down to a piece of paper. All the same, I would like to play it safe and get some formal training.. for the sake of being able to produce it at interviews.

**Carl**: · Answer 3

As far as I know, if you have experience you can apply for a secondment and take a part-time degree.

**Cynthia**: · Answer 4

Yes, I have to investigate what options I have.

**Carl**: · Answer 5

I’d also investigate what options there are to get state funding for course fees and also for living expenses.

**Cynthia**: · Answer 6

Will do, thanks. I’d say if there’s anything I’ll be able to find it in the nhs page.