When caring for patients safeguarding is one of many issues nurses need to be aware of, hence I have remained an active volunteer with the NSPCC Schools Service for 2 years. I partake in workshops and assemblies for children to help them identify abuse and ways to access help. Although focused on children, I believe the principles can be applied to all individuals within nursing. This combined with my HCA job has taught me the importance of communicating with patients and advocating for them; without communication we cannot understand the full health of patients. I can offer the 6C’s of nursing and more, without being hindered by the variety of shifts or emotional stressors. It is heart-warming when I feel I have contributed to patient welfare
