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Avril's story
Avril has overcome many disabling barriers during her ten years nursing.
Updated: 27 June 2023 -
Kirsty's story
Kirsty is autistic and she is a nurse. Hear her talk about the challenges she has faced and the strengths she brings to nursing.
Updated: 28 April 2023 -
Lauren's story
Lauren is an autistic nurse with diagnoses of EUPD, PTSD & depression. She shares the adjustments that help her at work and what makes her a great nurse.
Updated: 24 May 2022 -
Amelia's story
Amelia shares the challenges she has faced as a nurse with ADHD and Dyspraxia, and her thoughts on how to be an inclusive nursing employer.
Updated: 12 March 2022 -
Helen's research
Watch Helen's presentation first delivered at RCN Congress 2023.
Updated: 28 November 2023 -
Stuart's Story
Stuart has been a community mental health support worker for nearly 30 years. Watch him talk about the need for a more inclusive health sector.
Updated: 24 March 2021 -
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 onward
Updated: 5 August 2022 -
Sammi's story
Sammi discusses her experience as a Deaf nurse including disclosing a disability, getting reasonable adjustments and what makes an inclusive workplace.
Updated: 21 October 2020 -
Laura's story
Laura talks about continuing to nurse following a diagnosis of MS and the benefits of a diverse nursing workforce.
Updated: 17 September 2021 -
Nursing with a disability or neurodiversity
RCN members share their lived experience of disability and neurodiversity
Updated: 19 December 2024