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Work experience teen Tom lands lifeguard job
A TEENAGER from Barnsley has been given a full-time job as a lifeguard after completing a work placement designed to give him a taster of the leisure industry.
Tom Heeley was enrolled on the Entry to Employment programme with Barnsley Premier Leisure, which gives young people leaving school the chance to gain recognised qualifications in the industry.
Joanne Loy, BPL's training and development manager, said: 'We are delighted to offer Tom a job within our lifeguard team."
A TEENAGER from Barnsley has been given a full-time job as a lifeguard after completing a work placement designed to give him a taster of the leisure industry.
Tom Heeley was enrolled on the Entry to Employment programme with Barnsley Premier Leisure, which gives young people leaving school the chance to gain recognised qualifications in the industry.
Joanne Loy, BPL's training and development manager, said: 'We are delighted to offer Tom a job within our lifeguard team."
Insight into weight issue for diabetics
A NEW study has provided an insight into the weight problems faced by the growing number of children with type 1 diabetes.
The findings of the 'Search for Diabetes in Youth Study Group' show that youths with type 1 diabetes, which is more prevalent in younger age groups, are more likely to be overweight than those without diabetes.
Researchers from six clinical centres across the USA took part in the study, which compared data from 3,953 diabetics, aged between three and 19.
A NEW study has provided an insight into the weight problems faced by the growing number of children with type 1 diabetes.
The findings of the 'Search for Diabetes in Youth Study Group' show that youths with type 1 diabetes, which is more prevalent in younger age groups, are more likely to be overweight than those without diabetes.
Researchers from six clinical centres across the USA took part in the study, which compared data from 3,953 diabetics, aged between three and 19.
