Extra help during the coronavirus crisis

by Paul Steiner | Mar 19, 2020

During this difficult time our thoughts are with those nursing and midwifery professionals who are under more strain than normal to deliver care during the coronavirus crisis. The effects of the illness and restrictions to stop its spread are already making a huge...

Celebrating Laura

by Paul Steiner | Nov 22, 2020

Healthcare assistant Laura Surtees has won a Cavell Star Award for going above and beyond for her patients during the Coronavirus pandemic. Rachael Craggs, Ward Sister and colleague of Laura’s at Sunderland Royal Hospital explains why the award was presented,...

Diane’s story

by Paul Steiner | Oct 2, 2020 | Support stories

As the Coronavirus pandemic hit the UK, Diane realised that having Addison’s disease would make it too risky for her to continue frontline nursing. But a few weeks off work shielding turned into five and a half months with no work and no income. She turned to Cavell...

Chief Nurse’s call for colleagues to do 10k their way

by Paul Steiner | Sep 21, 2020

The Chief Nursing Officer for England, Ruth May, is asking staff to support colleagues facing personal and financial crisis to get behind the 10k For Nurses and Midwives campaign. 10k For Nurses and Midwives, run by charity Cavell Nurses’ Trust and in partnership with...