Humans of Scotland

“A good day always, is ensuring people with Learning disabilities are at the heart of everything we do.”

“I have been a learning disability nurse for over 35 years now, working in a variety of settings, and I am proud of my career.”

“Ultimately, a good day is one where I leave knowing I have made a positive difference.”

“It’s about truly understanding the person, not just their needs. What continues to inspire me is the people I care for.”

“I would say there is no job on earth like it. It becomes a source of pride, of purpose and an intrinsic part of who you are.”

"The women I care for keep me motivated as I want the very best for them and I will work to advocate for them."

"Being a midwife truly is an honour."

“What would I tell someone considering a career in nursing? – Do it! But don’t be like me and put it off for ten years.”

“I am driven by the knowledge that effective education directly improves patient care.”

“I would say that the ability to look after people is one of the greatest skills in the world.”

“For me, it’s about leaving patients with a lasting memory of feeling valued, respected and truly cared for.”

“Nursing offers the chance to make a real difference in people’s lives.”

“My patients are the reason I stay motivated through both the good and challenging days.”

“Nursing stood out to me because it felt like a career where I could make a difference in people’s lives.”

"Nursing provides continuous learning opportunities and it is incredible to be part of something that is always changing."

“It will give you sleepless nights and some tears, but it will also give you a lifetime of memories, friendships and lots and lots of joy.”

“At the heart of every nursing role is care, and a devotion to improving the care of the people we look after.”

“I would encourage anyone who is interested in nursing to go for it.”

“Our role is to find out what matters, what are the challenges they are facing and give them the courage to engage with support."

“Knowing that there is someone there to support me and to help me out when I really need it has made such a difference to my life.”

“There have been challenges but I can see that I have come a long way.”

“Before I met my CLW I didn’t know any of these services existed - being referred to her has been life changing in the best possible way."

“I call her my angel as just knowing that there is someone there to talk to has made such a difference. The support has been invaluable."

“Not too long ago, my Community Link Worker was the only light in my life, now I am surrounded by light.”

“My Community Link Worker has really encouraged me to move forward and to see things more positively."