Gareth Drake, Huddersfield
"The cancer session on the HCA and APs programme – understanding the way that pain is experienced differently in different people."

Heather Harris, RCN Students
"The child sexual exploitation event was enlightening – it was shocking to hear the extent that this goes on and has made me aware what signs to look for in all young people."

Damilola Oluwadare, Liverpool
"The results of the emergency response debate has given me hope that A&E departments will not be closed."

Patricia Odiatu, London
" The debating sessions have been very enlightening. They’ve shed some light on some of the things I’ve been worried about."

Edwin Fairley, Nottingham
"Austin Thomas’ speech – to come back from what he did and still have the faith he has in nursing is phenomenal."

Kirsty Charlesworth, Calderdale and Huddersfield
"It’s been great for networking with other people and hearing the views of others. Congress inspires you to go out and protect the integrity of nursing."

Ruth Hartley, Nottingham
"Definitely Austin Thomas."

Christopher Brown, Bradford and Airedale
"Austin Thomas’ speech. His story was really inspiring – his insight into the experience of patients."