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Nathan was chosen to be Thornbury's September Nurse of the Month due to his outstanding work and commitment to our clients, which has made a significant impact. We were especially impressed by Nathan's dedication to travelling across the country in a campervan to pick up shifts. His dedication is truly…

‘Get it right, make it safe’ Tuesday, 17th September marks World Patient Safety Day, established by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness and encourage collaboration to enhance patient safety. This day serves as a vital opportunity to bring together patients, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and leaders to advance safety…

Clare was chosen to be Thornbury's June Nurse of the Month as a result of exceptional feedback from our team regarding her consistent availability in supporting a regular client. Clare's dedication has had a significant impact, so much so that the client has requested continued support from Thornbury Nursing thanks…

Nurses spend most of the time on their feet as a result of completing rounds, administering drugs to patients, or giving care. Because of this, their lower body endures a lot throughout the day and can lead to severe pain if left untreated. To help, we have compiled a list…

Caroline was chosen to be Thornbury's April HCA of the Month following some fantastic feedback from our team in Leeds: “Caroline's dedication and positive attitude shines through, as evidenced by some recent client feedback. The client praised her ability to build rapport with both permanent staff and patients, while also…

Flora was chosen to be Thornbury's March Nurse of the Month following some fantastic feedback from our Community Team: “Flora embodies the spirit of a Thornbury Nurse. Her proactivity and commitment to clients' well-being goes above and beyond. It takes a lot of work to build bonds with clients, carers,…

Gregory was chosen to be Thornbury's February Nurse of the Month following some fantastic feedback from our team in Cardiff: “Gregory is an asset to Thornbury Nursing in Wales. He regularly works shifts at extremely last minute when requested. His excellent work ethic has meant that clients are asking for…

Lauren was chosen to be Thornbury's January Nurse of the Month following some fantastic feedback from our Community Team. Lauren's calm demeanour and support helped to alleviate a tense situation with a community client and family members, providing continuous support, and staying until further help arrived. Her actions embody the very essence of…

If you’re thinking about working in a care home as a nurse, we’ve looked at what you can expect from the role. Working in a care home involves a wide range of tasks and responsibilities. You’ll work alongside other staff, healthcare professionals, residents, and their families and friends. As a…

Steve was chosen to be Thornbury's December Nurse of the Month by our Community Team. They received overwhelmingly positive feedback from several healthcare professionals who had the opportunity to work with Steve in multidisciplinary team settings. We caught up with Steve on his win. Read what he had to say…