Nursing the Nation

All Episodes 2013

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  • 2013-01-03T20:30:00Z
  • 30m
  • 3h 30m (7 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • Documentary, Reality
A new series which looks at the work of the District Nurses who travel around the country caring for their patients in their own homes.

7 episodes

Series Premiere

2013-01-03T20:30:00Z

1x01 Episode One

Series Premiere

1x01 Episode One

  • 2013-01-03T20:30:00Z30m

A new series which looks at the work of the District Nurses who travel around the country caring for their patients in their own homes. In Somerset, Shonna drives hundreds of miles a week through the countryside to see her patients which include a decorated war veteran, and a former tea-lady who retired at 80 and is determined not let bad health ruin her life. Specialist Nurse Karen has been called out to see Audrey who is unable to walk following a stroke, but is determined to get back on her feet and regain her independence.

2013-01-10T20:30:00Z

1x02 Episode Two

1x02 Episode Two

  • 2013-01-10T20:30:00Z30m

Series which looks at the work of the District Nurses who travel around the country caring for their patients in their own homes. Gillian has been a District Nurse in Yorkshire for 20 years. Today, she is visiting a new patient, Christopher, who is trying to juggle first-time fatherhood with recovering from having a tumour removed from his stomach. In Bath, physiotherapist Jacqui is attempting to help tandem-enthusiast Mary overcome a broken ankle - but she and Mary cannot always agree on what is the best way to aid a recovery

2013-01-17T20:30:00Z

1x03 Episode Three

1x03 Episode Three

  • 2013-01-17T20:30:00Z30m

In Devon, Ellie and her team look after an eclectic group of patients in their own homes. Farmer George lives in a caravan, cheerfully disregarding any medical advice given.

2013-01-24T20:30:00Z

1x04 Episode Four

1x04 Episode Four

  • 2013-01-24T20:30:00Z30m

In rural Yorkshire, midwife Kay is part of a team who help mums with home births. Many of these expectant mothers are miles from their nearest hospital.

2013-01-31T20:30:00Z

1x05 Episode Five

1x05 Episode Five

  • 2013-01-31T20:30:00Z30m

Deep in rural Yorkshire, District Nurse Michele has a new patient who needs her help - an 86-year-old widow called Wendy who keeps falling over in her own home.

2013-02-07T20:30:00Z

1x06 Episode Six

1x06 Episode Six

  • 2013-02-07T20:30:00Z30m

In Devon, District Nurse Lesley calls in on Doris and Dudley who have been married for over 50 years but are now both confined to bed upstairs in their home.

2013-02-28T20:30:00Z

1x07 Episode Seven

1x07 Episode Seven

  • 2013-02-28T20:30:00Z30m

Devon District Nurse Siobhan travels around the county helping people with dementia to live independently in their own homes, keeping a close eye on all her patients.

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