School of Health Sciences

Find out why our nurses and midwives chose their careers and what inspired them to help others.

Dr Alison Callwood became a midwife to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable women and children, after volunteering in a home set up by Mother Theresa.

Jackie became an adult nurse to make a difference to the lives of her patients and improve the delivery of care across the sector, influencing policy change.

Laurence became a mental health nurse to help people with their mental health needs, in particular men, who may struggle to acknowledge their feelings.

Louis Nyuyse became an adult nurse after a near-death experience inspired him to work in emergency care, looking after vulnerable people when they need help the most.

Louise Davies become a midwife after seeing first-hand the positive impact the role can have for women and their families.

Sara became a cancer nurse to look after people living with cancer, to manage their treatment, and to support survivors beyond their diagnoses.

Wendy was inspired to train as an adult nurse after she lost both of her parents to cancer when they were in their early 50s.