Member Stories
Learning from member's lived experience of disability
Ana's story
Hear from Ana as well as her line manager, Head of Nursing and RCN Officer about how an innovative approach to adjustments kept her in work and the benefits of this for all involved.
Jody's story
Hear Jody's story about the barriers she has faced during her nursing career and how her current employer got support right from interview onwards.
Aileen's story
Aileen talks about how the Peer Support Service has helped her and how she supports other members based on her lived experience of ill health and disability.
Stuart's story
Watch Community Health Care Support Worker Stuart discuss the changes needed for an inclusive health sector as he reflects on his nearly 30 years in the profession with lived experience of disability.
Sammi's Story
Sammi is a nurse and she is Deaf. In this video she discusses reasonable adjustments, tackling disability at interview and gives tips for line managers and workplaces on how to be inclusive.
Laura's story
Laura shares her experiences of nursing with a diagnosis of MS. She describes her redeployment journey, tips for disclosing a disability and how the Peer Support Service can help.
Amelia's story
Amelia shares her experience as a nurse with ADHD and Dyspraxia. She reflects on the value of promoting support and listening to lived experience at work.
