Day in the life of...
Find out what a 'typical' day looks like for senior figures in the health sector
Technology can be a safety net for mental health
Technology can help treat mild to severe mental health issues at a fraction of the cost of traditional therapy services
I protect the public from infectious diseases – whether from sneezing or sex
The work I’m doing in public health only scratches the surface. If only we had more time and resources
One challenge of being a female surgeon is patients presuming I'm a secretary
Only 10% of consultant surgeons are women, but the workforce is changing with more female trainees
Working as a clinical coder in the NHS is like being a detective
I read through patients’ medical records and collect, arrange and present evidence
From spotty skin to safe sex, I'm proud to help young people as a school nurse
All too often teenagers don’t know who their school nurse is, let alone where to find them, but being approachable is key to identifying health problems early
Examining torture survivors gives me an enormous respect for their courage
As a doctor, I assess medical evidence of torture for the asylum decision-making process
As a music therapist I can give people back the power to communicate
Regular sessions can help reduce anxiety among people with mental health conditions such as depression and dementia
Consoles and lasers have transformed my job as a urologist
The side effects of prostate cancer and its treatments can be life-changing and I am passionate about improving outcomes for my patients
You need an open mind and creative approach to work in mental health
Seeing patients achieve something they’ve wanted for years makes it worth going the extra mile
Asthma, pitbulls and education: a day in the life of a paediatric nurse
Croydon has second-highest hospital admission rate for asthma in London. My team aims to reduce that by 40% in the next year
How I support families coming to terms with being told their child is deaf
This job can be very emotionally draining especially when families find the diagnosis a shock
As hospital chaplains we support staff as well as patients
A typical day for me could include taking a funeral, praying with patients or meeting staff after a difficult shift
My job in patient transport is tough and unglamorous but I wouldn't change it
I’m one of 330 local staff who carry out 1,500 daily journeys, increasing to 1,800 on a busy day
As a clinical oncologist I'm amazed at how patients and their families cope
Despite patients’ difficult situations with brain tumours, people who visit the clinic are surprised by how much laughter there is
How I deliver specialist foot care to hard-to-reach diabetic patients
My work is hands on and emotionally challenging but I love being able to enhance people’s mobility and quality of life
As a cancer researcher I ask whether a new drug may prolong a child's life
The direct impact of cancer research isn’t just about performing an experiment, it can also be about using scientific knowledge to inspire people
Working as a matron doesn't make my job less hands-on with patients
Traditional nurse training and a degree help me to understand that we need both the professional and caring sides to nursing
Community nursing in rural Wales: ‘4x4s are a necessity, not a luxury’
Nutrition care in the community means patients can stay in their own homes
Living with hepatitis C is tough so I give my mobile number to patients
I’m a semi-retired specialist nurse and don’t mind if people call when they need reassurance or a friendly voice
The dermatologist: shipping us out of hospitals would be a grave mistake
Dermatology has become a threatened speciality and people have questioned whether our work could be done in the community
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