International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife

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.

Jackie McBride 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 Drew became a mental health nurse to help people with their mental health needs, specifically men who may struggle to acknowledge their feelings.

Professor Melaine Coward decided to become a nurse at age 13 to fulfil her love for people, volunteering at her local cottage hospital to wash and feed patients. After qualifying, she specialised as a cancer nurse, before stepping into higher education to train the next generation of healthcare professionals.

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

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

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.

Kathryn Lawton trained a midwife more than 30 years ago and is passionate about helping mothers make informed feeding choices for their babies.

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