THE University of Worcester's adult nursing programme has been praised in a report.

Nurse education was rated green - the highest possible - by Health Education West Midlands (HEWM).

This means HEWM believes “the University of Worcester in collaboration with its practice partners are delivering high quality adult nurses ready to work in the NHS” and the programme is "low risk”.

HEWM is responsible for the education and training of health workers in the region and is the commissioning body for student nursing places at West Midlands’ universities.

Robert Dudley, head of nursing, midwifery and paramedic science at the university, said: “We are delighted to have received this outstanding evaluation.

"The report demonstrates the excellent partnership working between trusts and the university.

"Thanks go to the programme team, academic team, practice partners, service users, and our students.”

The report commends the university for its "values-based recruitment”.

Its work in selecting trainee nurses for their qualities of care and compassion, as well as all-round professional aptitude, won plaudits.

For information on courses at the university, visit worcester.ac.uk, call 01905 855 111 or email admissions@worc.ac.uk .