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Patient view
A mum explains how the Brookside Adolescent Inpatient team gave hope to her transgender son
Mel Briston describes the exceptional care given to her son at Sunflowers Care, a home from home for children with complex needs
Chrissie Powell, a nurse who has the rare neurological condition neuromyelitis optica, says the support she receives from nurse specialist Kerry Mut
Jenny Lamb says care home deputy manager Jenni Duxbury showed exceptional care and compassion throughout her grandfather’s stay
Deputy sister Lucy Pinner's compassion and expertise helped enhance the care of Margaret Gillham's mother.
Anne Sutton was already respected greatly as manager of a specialist palliative care ward, and her standing was enhanced further when her husband be
Maureen Robinson says nurse David Robinson allows her to relax and focus on her own health and even helps with her benefits
Katie Allen puts patients at ease and can take control of any situation, says patient Lehanne Sergison.
Senior staff nurse Donna Cutler puts compassion into action by giving her patients time to discuss concerns, says Melissa Cuevas, pre-assessment ward and outpatient manager.
Practice nurse Suzie Matthews stayed late at work to ensure Maureen Brown’s husband received the best possible care for a painful wound.
Acting as a family advocate for someone with special needs can help defuse potentially volatile situations, says retired nurse Vanessa Martin, an RCN fellow and trustee of the RCN Foundation.
Jim Kerton had so much to look forward to, including his wedding, but his wife Chris had to cope with his terminal cancer diagnosis with the help of their nurse Sue Whitehead.
When Martin Bailey's mother Janet was diagnosed with motor neurone disease, it was advanced nurse practitioner Kym Troman who provided essential support to help the family cope.
RAF pilot Stephen Realf was diagnosed with a brain tumour aged just 19. His parents Peter and Elizabeth Realf thank district nurse Celine Kelly-Smith for providing end of life care.
Lesley Chan describes the difference specialist respiratory nurse Joanna O'Toole has made to her daughter Amélie and their whole family.
Hannah is looking forward to qualifying as a nurse, and says her future looks bright thanks to eating disorder specialist nurse Sarah Moody.
