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South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust (SWLSTG) will become the new host for Choices College for the new academic year from 1 August 2026, supporting the continued development of the national specialist college which promotes employment opportunities for interns with learning difficulties, disabilities, and/or autism through a supported internship study programme. Read our news release.
About Choices College
Choices College, currently hosted by NHS England, is a specialist college providing tailored educational support through a supported internship programme. It supports young adults aged 16–24 with learning difficulties, disabilities, or autism who hold an Education, Health and Care Plan.
Partnering with NHS healthcare settings, local organisations, and private businesses across 25 sites in England, to create supported work environments to provide real work experience for interns. Support is tailored to each intern based on their skills and interests.
Interns spend one year learning Maths, English and employability skills and attend up to three, 12-week placements with a Choices College partner.
Apply for 2026/27 academic year
The 2026/27 academic year begins on 7 September 2026. To apply please complete the online Choices College application form.
Get in contact
If you have any questions about Choices College, please email England.Choices.College@nhs.net
- Service Type: Special Post-16 Education provider
- Service Contact: England.Choices.College@nhs.net
- Service Category: Community
- Disabled access: Yes
- Address: Dobson House, Regent Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3PF
- Reception hours: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
About our care
Choices College is a specialist College providing tailored educational support, and a supported internship course for young adults aged 16-24 with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, and/ or Autism.
We partner with NHS healthcare settings, local organisations and private businesses to create supported work environments to provide real work experience for our Interns.
Our support is tailored to each Intern, based on their skills and interests.
Interns spend 1 year learning maths, English and employability skills and attend up to three, 12-week placements with a Choices College Partner.
Who is this service for?
16 – 24 year olds with learning difficulties, disabilities, or autism who hold an Education, Health and Care Plan.
Referrals and access
Please email England.Choices.College@nhs.net for more information
Patient information
Please see our Student and Learner Booklet [pdf] 1011KB for more information.
