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Campaign idea: Gemma found her way back to nursing

Burnout and months without pay pushed nurse Gemma into crisis. With emergency support, she found her way back to the job she loves.

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Working 70 hours a week as a nurse, Gemma fell asleep for 10 minutes on shift and was suspended during a six-month investigation. Left without an income, her savings ran out until she had just two pounds left and faced a severe mental health crisis. An emergency grant covered her rent, and with the investigation closed, she has now returned to nursing on a manageable phased schedule.

Where it happens

UK

The charity

https://www.cavell.org.uk/

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