October is ADHD Awareness Month. At Practice Plus Group, we believe that when we recognise and support different ways of thinking, learning, and developing, we unlock innovation, build inclusion, and nurture wellbeing. We want every colleague to feel they can bring their whole self to work. In that spirit, we spoke with Natalie Miller, Deputy…
Read moreDevelopment is at the heart of what we do at Urgent Treatment Centre, Portsmouth: Amy Collins
Clinical Lead, Amy Collins, shares her journey at Practice Plus Group Urgent Treatment Centre, Portsmouth. Her career has been one of continuous progression, starting as a junior practitioner and growing into a leadership role. Her story is a powerful example of how the right environment can unlock your potential and shape a truly fulfilling career….
Read moreDriving green change and celebrating 20 years at Shepton Mallet hospital – Heidi’s story
As Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet celebrates its 20th anniversary, so does Heidi Soderlin. Heidi is a dedicated and inspiring member of the team whose professional journey has grown hand in hand with the hospital’s evolution. Over the past two decades, she has progressed through a variety of leadership roles, earned two master’s degrees,…
Read more“Everyone has a voice here” – Celebrating International Nurses Day with Linda Davies
This International Nurses Day, we’re celebrating the incredible nurses leading the way in healthcare excellence at Practice Plus Group. As a proud employer of a diverse and talented workforce, Practice Plus Group recognises and supports nurses who are shaping the future of healthcare every day. One of those inspiring leaders is Linda Davies, Head…
Read moreNo barriers to a fulfilling nursing career: Lynn’s journey as a clinical advisor at NHS 111
Lynn Leatherbarrow’s journey into nursing wasn’t a conventional one. She began her professional life in finance- despite not being particularly fond of numbers- and graduated as a nurse at the age of 46. Having lived experience of addiction, she began her nursing career in an Alcohol and Addiction ward before she transitioned into…
Read moreFrom prison nurse to regional lead: Emma’s inspiring career at Practice Plus Group
Let’s take a look at Emma’s eight-year journey at Practice Plus Group, from Band 5 nurse in a high-security prison to Regional Primary Care and Safeguarding Lead, highlights career growth, leadership support, and prison healthcare impact. Earlier this year, Emma’s dedication and leadership were recognised nationally when she was named Nurse Leader of the Year…
Read moreMental Health First Aiders Matters
On this #MentalHealthAwarenessDay, Julia Ashfield, our dedicated Mental Health First Aider and Deputy Head of Nurse at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emerson Green shares how we support our team members’ mental health. All Practice Plus Group sites have trained and certified Mental Health First Aid employees to help create a safe environment for all those…
Read moreWhy choose a career in prison nursing? Insights from Alice
Alice, Deputy Head of Healthcare at HMP Long Lartin, talks to us about her experience working at Practice Plus Group and her passion for the work our nurses carry out in prisons and immigration removal centres. We asked her to share her experience in her own words. Choosing to be a prison nurse After University,…
Read moreTransforming Lives as a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse at a Prison: Natalie’s Journey
Natalie shares her journey as a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse at HMP New and Hall, how that shaped her career and helped her make a true difference in people’s lives. Where it all started Practice Plus Group has provided me with some incredible opportunities. My career began at HMP Wakefield six years ago as a…
Read moreFrom the NHS to Practice Plus Group, a journey about professional growth: Attia Anwar
Attia Anwar, an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP), plays a crucial role as a Clinical Lead Nurse at Practice Plus Group’s North-West London’s Out of Hours (OOH) and Clinical Assessment Service’s (CAS) unit. With a background in urgent care and GP practices within the NHS, Attia brings her agility and passion for delivering quality care…
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