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About

Just A Sharp Scratch

Just a Sharp Scratch began as a podcast created by Martyn Davey, a Nursing Associate passionate about giving a voice to front line healthcare professionals too often overlooked. What started as honest conversations and personal stories quickly grew into a movement connecting Nursing Associates and healthcare workers across the UK and beyond.

Now evolving into Just a Sharp Scratch Media Ltd, the platform has become a full media hub producing podcasts, documentaries, and campaigns that celebrate, educate, and empower the people behind the profession.

Through projects like The Extra Dose, A Day in the Life of a Nursing Associate, and the Countdown to Change campaign, we’re shining a light on real healthcare experiences from NHS clinics to global collaborations, including opportunities for Student Nursing Associates to gain experience in Australia.

🎬 The next chapter begins — storytelling, healthcare, and connection through media.

🎬 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW
We spent the day with Hannah Hudston, a Registered Nursing Associate in Trauma & Orthopaedics, who’s also supporting the next generation of NAs through her learner support role.

Real care. Real insight. Real impact.
This is what the NA role really looks like.

📍 Filmed in Derby
📺 Watch now on YouTube → https://youtu.be/2lcuhyx8NZ8?si=SdOI5OhJtVydfYRS

#JustASharpScratch #ThePulse #NursingAssociate #DayInTheLife #NHSVoices #NAStories #LearnerSupport #NHSEngland #CountdownToChange

👑 A new chapter for Nursing Associates begins.
The Crown Fellowship CIC launches January 2026.
Business partners, sponsors, and investors can get in touch:
📧 thecrownfellowship@outlook.com

#TheCrownFellowship #NursingAssociates #NHS #Leadership

👑 Introducing The Crown Fellowship CIC
A new national leadership and recognition programme for Nursing Associates.
Launching January 2026.

We’re now connecting with organisations, partners, and investors who want to support NA leadership and help shape the Fellowship’s next phase.

📧 thecrownfellowship@outlook.com

#TheCrownFellowship #NursingAssociates #NHS #Leadership #CIC

🎉 2 Years of Just a Sharp Scratch 🎙️

Two years ago today, the very first episode of Just a Sharp Scratch went live.
What started as a small idea to give Nursing Associates a voice has grown into something incredible.

Since then, we’ve:

Shared stories from Nursing Associates across the UK and beyond

Explored international NA roles and Midwifery roles with @ellthemidwife

Partnered with @nhse_wte and @healthcareconferencesuk for the Day in the Life of a Nursing Associate series (launching next week!)

It’s been two years of learning, growing, and celebrating real people doing incredible work in healthcare.

And next week… something new is coming.
Something designed to support, celebrate, and empower Nursing Associates in ways we’ve never done before.

Thank you for being part of this journey every message, listen, and share means the world. 💙

#JustASharpScratch #NursingAssociates #Podcast #HealthcareVoices #DayInTheLife #HCUK #TwoYearsStrong

The new episode is out now.

Can Nursing Associates work in research?

I spoke with Peter Watt about his journey from theatre assistant to NA to research associate.
Real barriers.
Real opportunities.
Real guidance for anyone thinking about research.

Watch it now.
Link in bio.

What’s your next step in the NA role?

The next chapter begins…

🎬 Just a Sharp Scratch Media Ltd is here the new home for our podcasts, YouTube projects, and storytelling in healthcare.

#JASSMedia #JustASharpScratch #TheNextChapterBegins

👀 Something new is coming…

We’ve been working quietly behind the scenes on something that will celebrate leadership, recognition, and change within the Nursing Associate community.

The next chapter begins soon. 👑

#TheNextChapter #NursingAssociates #Leadership #NHS #JustASharpScratch

Something new is forming… ⚡

From the creators of Just a Sharp Scratch a new era begins soon.

Watch closely.
Reveal: 3rd November 2025.

#TheNextChapter #JustASharpScratch #JASSMedia #ComingSoon #HealthcareVoices

🎤 I’ll be speaking at the Healthcare Conferences UK Nursing Associate Conference on 20 November 2025.
Proud to represent Nursing Associates and share how we can grow as leaders, educators, and changemakers.
See you there.

https://cdn.hc-uk.org.uk/cache/healthcare-conferences-uk/2025-conferences/11-nov/nursing-associate/nursing-associate-november-2025.pdf

#NursingAssociate #HealthcareConferencesUK #JustASharpScratch #NursingLeadership

📘 Exclusive Offer for Nursing Associates & Students

We’ve teamed up with Clinical Pocket Reference to give you an AMAZING Deal on the Clinical Pocket Reference for Nursing Associates!

Your go-to guide for:
• Adult, Mental Health, LD & Children’s nursing
• Key clinical skills
• Practical tips for placements & daily practice

Choose your format:
🩺 Print
💻 eBook
📦 Bundle (save an extra £4)

🔗 Grab yours at clinicalpocketreference.com

💬 Use code JASS25 at checkout
🚚 Free UK delivery

Perfect for your course, exams, and first NA role.

Tag a friend who needs this!

🎧 New Episode – Out Friday!

Martyn chats with Tom Connelly, Clinical Educator at the University of Sheffield.

They talk about nursing, education, and what it really takes to support the next generation.

💬 Real talk on:
– Emergency care
– Education & leadership
– The Nursing Associate role
– Lessons from COVID-19

🎵 Plus, Tom’s song pick from Wicked rounds off the episode perfectly.

🎙️ Just a Sharp Scratch
📅 Friday 10th October
🎧 Spotify | Apple | YouTube

#JustASharpScratch #NursingPodcast #NursingAssociate #HealthcareEducation #NHS

🎙️ Coming Soon on Just a Sharp Scratch 🎙️

Three voices. Three journeys. One role that’s changing healthcare.

Charlie Craig — on nursing education, the Nursing Associate role, and creating the Clinical Pocket Reference.

Tom Connelly — on emergency care, becoming a Clinical Educator, and misconceptions about the NA role.

Peter Watt — on research, peer support, and the evolving place of Nursing Associates in the NHS.

Recognition. Respect. The future of Nursing Associates.

🔊 Catch the upcoming highlights episode.
🎧 Available soon on all podcast platforms + YouTube.

#JustASharpScratch #NursingAssociate #HealthcarePodcast #NursingEducation #FutureOfNursing #ClinicalEducator #NursingResearch #HealthcareVoices #NHSCareers #NursingCommunity #NursingStudents #HealthcareProfessionals #NursingJourney

🎙️ Out now on Just a Sharp Scratch: The Extra Dose!

We’re joined by Kachusha Nkosha to talk midwifery in Zambia — the journey, the challenges, and the future.

🎧 Listen everywhere you get podcasts
▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KqMVgeNZjlI?si=eVwo3BxkOgDzG3vQ

#JustASharpScratch #TheExtraDose #Midwifery #HealthcarePodcast #MidwivesVoices

✨ This Friday on Just a Sharp Scratch: The Extra Dose
We continue our International Midwifery Series with Kachusha Nkosha.
Her story, her passion, her voice — not to be missed.

🎧 Live Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

#nhs #midwifes #JustASharpScratch #NHSVoices #Podcast

Out Now!
New episode of Just a Sharp Scratch: The Extra Dose with Peter Murphy Lewis (People Worth Caring About) and Erin Hart (NAHCA).

🎧 Stories of CNAs, long-term care, and why recognition matters.
Listen today on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon.

#JustASharpScratch #TheExtraDose #PeopleWorthCaringAbout #CNAs #HealthcareStories

Tomorrow’s episode is one you won’t want to miss 👀

Peter Murphy Lewis shares the story of a 71-year-old CNA who’s spent nearly four decades in long-term care.

Her dedication challenges the headlines about staffing shortages and burnout — and reminds us there’s hope, resilience, and optimism in care.

🎙 With Peter Lewis & Erin Hart
📅 Out tomorrow
📲 Watch on YouTube + listen on Spotify, Apple & Amazon

#Healthcare #Podcast #LongTermCare #CNAs #NursingAssociates #JustASharpScratch @gringopeter

Can CNAs build careers without having to become nurses?
Erin Hart says yes and her team is proving it.

From dementia care specialists to certified medication aides, a new career ladder is opening up for nursing assistants.

Would you like to see this model in the UK?

Full episode available now on Just a Sharp Scratch and The Extra Dose part of our YouTube series also featuring Peter Murphy Lewis.

Episode out this Friday 5th Sep.

#CNA #CareerLadders #HealthcareCareers #JustASharpScratch #TheExtraDose #DignityInCare

🎙️ New episode coming soon!

On 5th September, Just a Sharp Scratch and The Extra Dose welcome two brilliant guests:

Peter Murphy Lewis – CNA, documentary host, and storyteller.

Erin Hart – advocate and leader in long-term care.

We’ll be diving into powerful conversations about the frontline voice in healthcare, the importance of storytelling, and the experiences that truly shape patient care.

📅 Episode drops 5th September
🎧 Available on Just a Sharp Scratch and The Extra Dose
@gringopeter

#JustASharpScratch #TheExtraDose #HealthcarePodcast #NursingAssociates #StorytellingInCare
#peopleworthcaringabout
#CNA
#nursingassociate

🚨 New Episode – 12th September 🚨
From Zambia to the TED stage 🎤✨

Midwife ( @kachushankosha ) Kachusha Nkosha shares her story with me and my amazing co-host @ellthemidwife , the challenges facing midwives today, and her vision for the future of healthcare.

🎧 Coming to Just a Sharp Scratch: The Extra Dose

🌍 Healthcare professionals — your voice matters!
Join The Extra Dose podcast and share the work that makes a difference.
📧 justasharpscratch-guestbooker@outlook.com

#HealthcarePodcast #NHSPodcast #HealthcareProfessionals #DoctorLife #ParamedicLife #MidwifeLife #PharmacistLife #HCSW #NHS #FrontlineVoices

📢 Nursing Associates — your voice matters!
Join us on Just a Sharp Scratch podcast to share your story. Remote, relaxed, real.
👉 Email: justasharpscratch-guestbooker@outlook.com

#NursingAssociate #HealthcarePodcast #NHSPodcast #NursingLife #NHS #PrimaryCare #StudentNursingAssociate #NurseEducation #FutureOfNursing #NHSVoices

Taking some well deserved family time before organising the next recording for both just a sharp scratch and the extra dose podcasts!
#PodcastLife #midwifes #NHSCareers #JustASharpScratch #doyouwanttobeontheshow

🎙 Out Now – Delivering Babies Down Under: Part 2

We’re back with @ukmidwife_down_under for the second half of her powerful story.
This episode explores:

The reality of midwifery in Australia

Stigma and misinformation around breastfeeding

Where AI fits into maternity care

Hopes for the future of midwifery

👉 Listen now on Just a Sharp Scratch: The Extra Dose — available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.

#Midwifery #Podcast #Healthcare #MaternityCare @ellthemidwife

✨ New Episode — Out Tomorrow! ✨
Just a Sharp Scratch: The Extra Dose
@ukmidwife_down_under Graves — Part 2 with @ellthemidwife Wright

We cover:
• Breastfeeding stigma & misinformation
• Midwives moving abroad
• AI in maternity care
• The future of midwifery

Real stories. Real challenges. Real solutions.

🎧 Available Friday 22nd Aug on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & More!

🚨 New Episode — 22nd August 🚨
Sydney Graves is back for Part 2 on Just a Sharp Scratch: The Extra Dose with Martyn Davey and his co-host Ellisha Wright.

We talk:
• Breastfeeding stigma & misinformation
• Midwives moving abroad
• AI in maternity care
• The future of midwifery

🎧 Out this Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

🎙️ New episodes on Just a Sharp Scratch & The Extra Dose

Peter Murphy Lewis & Erin Hart – CNAs, U.S. healthcare, and the People Worth Caring About docuseries

Kachusha Nkosha – Global health & leadership (ft. co-host Ellisha wright)

Charlie Craig – Educator & co-author of the Clinical Pocket Reference for Nursing Associates

🎧 Coming soon on Spotify, Apple, Amazon & YouTube.

#Healthcare #NursingAssociates #Podcast #Leadership

🚨 OUT NOW - International Midwifery Mini-Series: Australia with Sydney Graves✨

UK-trained midwife Sydney Graves has left clinical life behind now working as a hypnobirthing instructor, content creator, and founder of Serene Birthing with Syd.

In this episode, we talk about:
🌏 Moving from the NHS to Australia
🤰 Supporting parents through hypnobirthing
😂 A hilarious case of mistaken identity on shift

🎧 Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3jlSpqIxZSWwOn5QoV5b1W?si=H5revnGPQUuESKYTnTSOIA
📺 Watch now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@justasharpscratch

#JustASharpScratch #InternationalMidwifery #SydneyGraves #Hypnobirthing #MidwiferyPodcast #NHS2AUS #MidwifeLife #PodcastOutNow #HealthcareHumour

🌍 International Midwifery Mini-Series
🎙️ New episode out Friday 8th August

Meet Sydney Graves UK-born, Aussie-based midwife, hypnobirthing instructor, content creator, and founder of Serene Birthing with Syd 💫

In this episode, we talk:
👶 Her journey from NHS to Oz
🧠 Navigating midwifery with ADHD
💬 Mental health & keeping it real
😂 Plus… a very funny case of mistaken identity!

You won’t want to miss this one.

🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms
📺 Watch on YouTube
🔗 Link in bio

#JustASharpScratch #MidwiferyPodcast #SydneyGraves #Hypnobirthing #InternationalMidwifery #MidwifeLife #WomenInHealthcare #MidwifeStories #PodcastLife #ADHDinHealthcare #StillbirthAwareness #NHS #AussieMidwife

🎬 That’s a wrap (for now) on recording A Day in the Life of a Nursing Associate!

A huge thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey — both in front of and behind the camera. Your time, honesty, and support mean the world.

Special shout out to Salford University and The FED for welcoming me so warmly over the past two days. It’s been a privilege to capture the stories and realities of this vital role.

Stay tuned — the episodes are coming soon.

#JustASharpScratch #NursingAssociate #HealthcareStories #BehindTheScenes

🎥 Clip 1: Icebreaker – Dinner with Celebs
If you could invite any two celebrities to dinner... who are you choosing? 👀🍽️

Co-host Ellisha Wright puts our guest Sydney Graves (@ukmidwife_down_under) on the spot with this classic Just a Sharp Scratch icebreaker before diving into her journey from the UK to Australia 🇬🇧➡️🇦🇺

The full episode drops 8 August on Just a Sharp Scratch: The Extra Dose 🎧.

Follow us on all major podcast platforms and our new YouTube channel: Just A Sharp scratch The Pulse.

#JustASharpScratch #InternationalMidwifery #MidwifePodcast #MidwifeDownUnder #UKMidwife #MidwivesOfTikTok #NursingAbroad #HealthcarePodcast #DinnerPartyQuestion #PodcastClip #NHSAbroad

📍Etihad Stadium.
Not your usual filming location for a healthcare series…
But today, Just a Sharp Scratch is here for something a little different.

We can’t say why just yet — you’ll have to wait until November to see the full story.
Let’s just say this one’s close to home, and it’s a reminder that support can come from the most unexpected places.

🎥 Stay tuned.
#JustASharpScratch #DayInTheLife #EtihadStadium #NursingAssociate #NHSVoices #ComingSoon
#fyp @healthcareconferencesuk

🎬 Back in Manchester to film more Day in the Life of a Nursing Associate episodes!
Real people, real stories — and trust me, this one’s special 👀
📺 Coming soon to Just a Sharp Scratch: The Pulse

#NursingAssociate #JustASharpScratch #Manchester #DayInTheLife #NHSVoices #HealthcareStories #BehindTheScenes #ComingSoon #fypppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp

🩺 Midwifery. Advocacy. Unfiltered.
Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Lara Basini drops this Friday 25th July on Just a Sharp Scratch: The Pulse.

From delivering care to delivering change — this episode is raw, real, and essential listening.

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music
📺 Full video on YouTube — Just a Sharp Scratch: The Pulse

#JustASharpScratch #ThePulsePodcast #MidwiferyMatters #NHSVoices #LaraBasini #PodcastDrop #NursingAssociate #MaternityCare #CountdownToChange #NewEpisode

🎉 Big news!

I’ve been invited to support the NHS 10-Year Plan — focusing on the career pathway for Nursing Associates.

Other parts of the role will be explored too, and more Nursing Associates will be part of the work.
It’s about real voices, real change. 💙

#NursingAssociate #NHSCareerPath #CountdownToChange #JustASharpScratch #NHS10YearPlan #NHSCareers #nhs #change

🐔🎙️ Outtake alert: My chickens clearly think Just a Sharp Scratch is their podcast now…

They weren't having it unless they got some mic time too 😂

Because even in rural healthcare… there’s always background drama.

#PodcastOuttake #JustASharpScratch #ChickensOfTikTok #NursingWithNoise #BehindTheScenes #NursingAssociateLife #CountdownToChange #RealLifeNHS

🎙️ Is the Nursing Associate role being misunderstood… or misused?

In this clip from Just a Sharp Scratch, we ask:
👉 Is it a true stepping stone into nursing — or just cheap labor for the NHS?

💥 Full episode drops Friday 11th July on Just a Sharp Scratch — don’t miss it.

💬 Share your thoughts, tag a colleague, and join the conversation.

#NursingAssociate #JustASharpScratch #CountdownToChange #NHSCareers #NursingTikTok #SteppingStoneOrCheapLabor #HealthcareVoices

🎧 New episode? Always.
🎙️ Real voices. Real stories.
💉 Just a Sharp Scratch is now streaming on all major platforms!

Catch us on: ✅ Spotify
✅ Apple Podcast
✅ YouTube
✅ Amazon Music

Follow us here and on TikTok for behind-the-scenes, clips, and what’s coming next.

👇 Drop a comment if you're listening and tag a mate who needs to hear this!
#JustASharpScratch #HealthcareVoices #NHSStories #NursingAssociate #PodcastLife #NewEpisode #ListenNow

🎙️ OUT NOW on Spotify
Midwife Under Pressure: A Story of Survival and Strength

In this powerful episode of Just a Sharp Scratch: The Extra Dose, we sit down with Midwife Millar, who bravely opens up about bullying, trauma, and the hidden battles behind the scenes of the NHS.

This is our first ever video podcast — available now on Spotify:
🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5t4XvPGiQlXx59qxX34Kme?si=DK6GwdYBRtqCwO7fRAvOOw

💙 Please take care while listening — this episode includes honest discussion around workplace bullying and mental health.

#JustASharpScratch #TheExtraDose #MidwifeMillar #MidwifeUnderPressure #PodcastNowLive #SpotifyPodcast #VideoPodcast #NHSVoices #CountdownToChange

📢 This Friday — Our Most Powerful Episode Yet

🎙️ Just a Sharp Scratch: The Extra Dose returns with "Midwife Under Pressure: A Story of Survival and Strength."

🗓️ Out this Friday, 5th July on all major podcast platforms.
🎥 Video podcast drops Saturday on YouTube + now available as our first video episode on Spotify.

This episode features Midwife Millar opening up about bullying, trauma, and resilience in the NHS. It’s honest. It’s emotional. It’s important.

💙 Please take care while listening.
#JustASharpScratch #TheExtraDose #MidwifeUnderPressure #NHSVoices #PodcastRelease #MidwifeMillar #SpotifyVideoPodcast #YouTubePremiere #CountdownToChange #midwife #NHS

🟣 THE BADGES HAVE ARRIVED! 🟣
Our Countdown to Change badges are finally here — and they’re more than just a pin. They’re a symbol of unity, strength, and the fight to protect and support Nursing Associates across the NHS. 💪🏽💜

Every badge worn is a voice amplified.
Every badge sent is a step forward.
Every badge sold helps push the message further.

📬 Grab yours today and wear it with pride:
https://paypal.me/countdowntochangepin

📢 Let’s show the nation just how powerful we are together.
#CountdownToChange #NursingAssociates #JustASharpScratch #NHSPride #WearItWithPride #NursingCampaign #HealthcareVoices #NHSChange #SupportNA

🎬 Weekend = Edit Mode On
Locked in and stitching together something really special for an upcoming 2 part episode of Just a Sharp Scratch: The Extra Dose 🎧

From laughs to powerful moments, this one’s going to hit hard — and we can’t wait to share it with you 💥

🎙️ Featuring: Sydney Graves, Ellisha Wright, and yours truly
🧠 Conversations that matter
🎥 Behind the scenes hustle

Stay tuned and follow, for updates on future episodes 👀

#JustASharpScratch #TheExtraDose #PodcastEditing #WeekendWorkflow #HealthcareVoices #NHSStories #PodcastLife #BehindTheScenes #ComingSoon #NursingPodcast #WIP

🚨 Episode Out Now – Just a Sharp Scratch:🎙️

We’re proud to welcome autism advocate and Hope to Inspire winner 🏆 Heidi Slatter to the podcast.

In this powerful episode, Heidi shares her story, her award-winning advocacy work, and why the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is a game-changer for healthcare professionals.

💬 “It’s not about fixing autism — it’s about fixing the way people understand it.”

This one is full of heart, hope, and hard truths.

🎧 Available now on all major podcast platforms – search Just a Sharp Scratch to listen.

#JustASharpScratch #TheExtraDose #AutismAwareness #HeidiSlatter #HopeToInspire #Neurodiversity #OliverMcGowanTraining #NHSVoices #PodcastLaunch #NewEpisode #HealthcareEducation #ListenNow

From podcast to purpose 💙
We’ve donated to support a future midwife through the Jason Scholarship — and this is just the beginning.
#JustASharpScratch #JasonScholarship #Midwifery #PodcastForChange #HealthcareStories #ScholarshipSupport #CountdownToChange #SupportTheFuture #GlobalHealth
#NHS #midwifery #midwifes #nurses

🎙️ Late-night edits and early sips 🍻
Crafting another episode of Just a Sharp Scratch — one waveform at a time.
Because advocacy never sleeps… but I do take beer breaks.
#PodcastLife #JustASharpScratch #NursingVoices #DesperadosAndDeadlines #AudioInProgress #CountdownToChange

Sometimes even campaigners need to pause.

After weeks of pushing for change, raising my voice for Nursing Associates, and facing more challenges than I expected — I’m taking a short break.

I’ve deactivated my Twitter account to protect my mental health, and I’m stepping back just for a moment to breathe.

The Countdown to Change campaign is still alive.
We’re still waiting for the next steps from MP Ashley Fox.
And Just a Sharp Scratch still has episodes coming.

This is just a pause — not the end. 💙
Thank you for walking beside me.

#JustASharpScratch #CountdownToChange #NursingAssociates #MentalHealthMatters #Advocacy #RestIsResistance #nhs #NMC

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Meet the Voices

Real stories. Real people.
Explore our latest episodes featuring Nursing Associates and healthcare professionals sharing honest, unfiltered insights from the frontline of care.

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The Gift of Experience: Dr Rachel Tims

Martyn shares the story behind the Countdown to Change campaign before speaking with Dr Rachel Tims about leadership, experience, and the future of Nursing Associates.

Leading with Purpose

Martyn speaks with Dr. Marcelena Joseph-Rochea about her journey from psychiatric nursing to healthcare leadership and her mission to elevate patient care through nursing excellence.

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Delivering Change from Ethiopia

In this powerful episode, Martyn Davey speaks with Dr Seifu Kebede — a health economist, global health expert, and midwife — about his journey from Ethiopia.

Catching Life

Martyn and Ellisha Wright explore her journey as an Independent Midwife, her passion for personalised care, and the founding of MidwifeX in this powerful kickoff to the midwifery mini-series.

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From Leadership to Legacy

Martyn speaks with Michele Mtandabari about her leadership journey, advocacy for Nursing Associates, and driving inclusive change across the NHS.

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Leading with Heart

Martyn speaks with Sandra Dawe about global nursing, holistic health, and how education is shaping the future of nurses and Nursing Associates worldwide.

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Special Deals

Supporting Nursing Associates and the wider NHS workforce.

We’re proud to be working with Healthcare Conferences UK, who provide high-quality training events and national conferences for healthcare professionals across the NHS.

From professional development days to leadership-focused events, HCUK is committed to creating space for voices like yours to be heard – especially those working on the frontline.

🎟️ Just a Sharp Scratch followers get 20% off any upcoming HCUK event – just follow the link below and use the discount code provided.

🎉 Clinical Pocket Reference Giveaway

In partnership with Clinical Pocket Reference

We’re giving away 5 free copies of the Clinical Pocket Reference for Nursing Associates — a brilliant quick-reference guide created to support Nursing Associates and students across the UK.

This giveaway is part of our ongoing mission at Just a Sharp Scratch to support, uplift, and empower Nursing Associates in the NHS.

🏆 What’s Up for Grabs?

5x copies of the Clinical Pocket Reference for Nursing Associates
Delivered straight to your door (UK only)
Ideal for students, newly qualified NAs, or anyone wanting a helpful tool on shift

✅ How to Enter

Follow us on Facebook: Just a Sharp Scratch Facebook Page
Like the competition post (pinned to the top of the page)
Comment on the post with your full name
Tag a fellow NA or SNA who deserves a copy too

📅 Key Dates

Entries close: Saturday 20th July 2025 at 11:59 PM
Winners announced: Week commencing Monday 21st July 2025

💬 Want a Copy Now?

Use code JASS25 at checkout to get a discount on your own copy.

📝 Terms & Conditions

Open to UK residents only
One entry per person
You must complete all entry steps to qualify
Winners selected at random
Winners will be contacted via Facebook and must provide a UK postal address within 5 days
If a winner does not respond, a replacement will be chosen
This competition is in no way endorsed or affiliated with Facebook, Meta, or Amazon
Sponsored by Clinical Pocket Reference