‘It was a chance for us to remember why we became health visitors in the first place’: Award-winning nurse Emma Carey’s projects to support isolated families during the pandemic show the positive impact that health visitors have on vulnerable parents and their children

A nurse who set up innovative projects to support isolated families during the pandemic has demonstrated the hugely positive impact that the health visiting service can have on vulnerable parents and their children.

How a bespoke pathway helps service users overcome vaccine hesitancy: Learning disability nurse Rebecca Crossley’s vaccine clinic adapts to each individual

While learning disability nurse Rebecca Crossley (above) was receiving her COVID-19 vaccination, she realised that it would be a difficult experience for her clients to go through even though it was imperative for them to have it.

Care home team made family visits possible despite pandemic: This innovative scheme earned an award at RCN Nursing Awards 2021

A team who made it possible for care home residents to still have family visits – including physical touching – during the pandemic has been lauded for its achievements.

‘We can help women stop a tragic cycle’: Nicola Bailey defied opposition to set up an early medical abortion service in Northern Ireland when the pandemic restricted women’s access to NHS care

A nurse who has revolutionised women’s sexual healthcare in Northern Ireland has been named RCN Nurse of the Year 2021.

‘Force of nature’ and a link for the Sikh community: Leadership Award winner Rohit Sagoo has boosted stem cell donations, COVID-19 vaccine uptake and engagement with services

A nurse using a grassroots approach to improve the health and well-being of his south Asian community has made a marked impact on stem cell and living organ donation, as well as COVID-19 vaccine uptake.