Blogs

Sanjithkumar Nair 1 Apr 2025

Busy times ahead for the North West

North West Regional Board Chair Sanjithkumar Nair shares his thoughts on the latest events happening across the region.

Eileen McKenna 31 Mar 2025

On the anniversary of the Safe Staffing Act, we ask ‘What difference has a year made?’

Tomorrow (1 April), it will have been exactly a year since Scotland’s safe staffing legislation came into force. The Act itself was never intended to be an instant fix for the issues in the nursing workforce and more work is required, says Eileen McKenna.

Amanda Manson 27 Mar 2025

Nursing in remote and rural Scotland

As Scottish government continues with the development of a remote and rural delivery plan, Amanda Manson reflects on the challenges of building a specialist nursing service on the remote archipelago of Orkney.

Mojibola Odusanya 27 Mar 2025

The concept of change and equality in the NHS

North West Board member Mojibola shares her thoughts on the true meaning of equality.

Lindsey McDonnell 26 Mar 2025

BRCA gene alteration diagnosis as a Breast Care Nurse

In August 2023 I found out that I carry a BRCA2 gene alteration. I was plunged into a world where I was both the nurse and patient. I learnt how difficult it can be to separate the two, but it has been valuable in helping me develop a deeper understanding of my patients’ experiences.

Melissa Stanton 26 Mar 2025

Resilience in Care: Leadership, Trust, and the Strength of a Supportive Team

Lead Nurse North West for Independent Health and Social Care, Melissa Stanton, looks at the importance of building resilience in ourselves and our teams.