Students from Holy Family School were given the chance to get hands-on experience of working in the health service during a pilot project launched by medics at Airedale Hospital.

The scheme, organised by staff at the hospital, is part of a partnership project to encourage Keighley students to look at the range of careers on offer in the health service.

Around 20 year ten students were able to learn about a range of roles, including occupational therapy, pathology and cardiology. The youngsters also had the opportunity to get hands-on experience with some of the instruments and equipment used in the departments.

Sally Mason, personal assistant from Airedale NHS Trust, said: "We have been to show the students the really diverse careers we can offer in the hospital.

"We hope this has helped in broadening their horizons and given them the information they need about going into further education and the chance of exciting career options."

Eileen Quayle, head of careers at Holy Family, said: "This workshop with the hospital shows the students what opportunities there are after school and gets them to really think about what they want to do and what career they might be interested in."