Here for Life is a social movement for nurses and midwives to show us what they do. Not just what we might expect, but the genuine diversity of roles and people within the professions. Nurses and midwives have a huge impact on us as individuals and on society as a whole; in so many ways they are here for life itself – at every stage.

Here for Life is a campaign delivered in partnership with the Chief Nursing
Officers of the UK and Ireland and the RCN Foundation.


Jaki is a midwife. A former government advisor,
innovator, collaborator and champion
for choice. She keeps remote and
rural Scotland ahead of the curve


Owen is a nurse. A professor,
an educator, a strategist, and a force
for change. With patience and precision,
he influences practice to improve
outcomes.


Esther is a nurse. An advocate, an
expert, a provider of long-term care. She
has a holistic approach, looking after
the whole person in their own home.


Shauna is a nurse. A leader,
a communicator, a clinical expert
and a coordinator of care. She brings
strength and positivity to even the
darkest times.


Mauro is a Nurse. A Manager, a carer, an
innovator and a businessman. He
approaches everyone as an individual
and leads with positivity and optimism.


Julia is a nurse. A researcher, an
educator, a listener and a driver of
health equality. She champions access
to mental health support for all.


Asha is a nurse. A community support,
a positive force and a provider of care
at all stages of life. She makes health
experiences just that little bit better.

Listen to our podcast series to hear
more from Jaki, Owen, Esther, Shauna,
Mauro, Julia and Asha about their
experiences and perspectives of
working in nursing and midwifery. 

If you are a nurse or midwife
Please create your own social media posts, using an image and/or message, to show how you are Here for Life. Please make sure you use the hashtag #hereforlife

Please post as many times as you wish, on as many different platforms as you have access to. We want to spread the word about the variety of wonderful work that you do

Please also share this site on your social channels to help spread the word

Please encourage your colleagues to do the same!

If you are another healthcare professional or member of the general public

Please consider posting about a positive experience you have had with

a nurse or midwife, using the hashtag #hereforlife
Don’t use their name or place of work, but please do talk about how and why that care was important to you

Please also like and share Here for Life content on social media, which you can find using the hashtag #hereforlife

Please also share this site on your social channels to help spread the word

Please encourage your friends and family to do the same!

Salt – creative agency

Liam Arthur – photographer

Dan Ali – videographer

Mearns & Pike – communications agency

Richard Lee & Garbott – website build

Markettiers – broadcast PR agency

The Clarion Portfolio – media agency

Gordon Taylor – proofreader