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16 blog posts
  • Charlotte Glynn Charlotte Glynn 4 Apr 2025

    Measurement of pregnancy planning in abortion care

    This blog is about my research project entitled "A qualitative study evaluating the implementation of the London Measure of Unplanned Pregnancy (LMUP) during antenatal and abortion care to assess pregnancy circumstance".

  • Lindsey McDonnell 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.

  • Rachel Perrow Rachel Perrow 20 Mar 2025

    Childhood brain tumour and education

    I have worked in Paediatric Neuro-oncology nursing for over 20 years and the longer I work in this field the stronger my belief that we need to do more to support children with brain tumours access meaningful education. 

  • Rebecca Turner Rebecca Turner 20 Mar 2025

    Life as a Consultant Nurse and Clinical Director

    A nurse as a Clinical Director (CD) is uncommon in most organisations. I therefore consider my appointment to interim CD is as much a testament to the foresight and bravery of my line managers, as it is about my skill to perform. Eight months into this role, I reflect on my day to day experience.

  • Carmel Bagness Carmel Bagness 21 Jan 2025

    Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

    This cervical cancer prevention week is an opportunity to shine a light on the steps we can all take to reduce the number of women diagnosed with this potentially devastating disease and create a greater understanding of screening programmes and the support available to those that need it.

  • Yvonne Bronsky Yvonne Bronsky 12 Dec 2024

    Annual review

    A reflection on the achievements and work undertaken by the Midwifery Forum Committee members in 2024.