Martyn Davey Nursing Associate (@daveynursing) 's Twitter Profile
Martyn Davey Nursing Associate

@daveynursing

Nursing Associate in a GP & a Visiting lecture.
I also help run and support a national Facebook group for TNA and RNA &
a Podcaster- Just a sharp scratch

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I wouldn’t be where I am today without the Nursing Associate Apprenticeship! It’s not easy going back to education when you’ve got a mortgage, bills and then I threw in a child too!

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Getting tired of seeing so many articles about “half cooked nurses” or “half trained nurses”. The RNA role is its own profession, NMC set the platforms, RNAs who work in specialised roles did further training such as additional degrees, they don’t need to “top up” for everything!

Getting tired of seeing so many articles about “half cooked nurses” or “half trained nurses”. The RNA role is its own profession, NMC set the platforms, RNAs who work in specialised roles did further training such as additional degrees, they don’t need to “top up” for everything!
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Are you a Nursing Associate who wants to share a day in your life? ⏳ The deadline to be part of our YouTube series is fast approaching! All forms must be submitted by 28th March – no exceptions! This is an amazing opportunity to showcase the reality of our role, raise

Are you a Nursing Associate who wants to share a day in your life? ⏳

The deadline to be part of our YouTube series is fast approaching! All forms must be submitted by 28th March – no exceptions!

This is an amazing opportunity to showcase the reality of our role, raise
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Sam Donohue Discusses Nursing Associate Role on Martyn Davey Nursing Associate a Sharp Scratch Podcast to discuss the evolution and impact of the Nursing Associate profession. Read more: healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/news/2025-3-7/…

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🎙️ Just recorded with Nursing Standard! We talked about Just a sharp scratch & what needs to change to embed Nursing Associates properly: ✅ Clearer role understanding ✅ Better support & workforce planning NAs can transform care—if used right. Thoughts? #NursingAssociates #NHS

🎙️ Just recorded with Nursing Standard!
We talked about <a href="/sh4rp_scratch/">Just a sharp scratch</a> &amp; what needs to change to embed Nursing Associates properly:
✅ Clearer role understanding
✅ Better support &amp; workforce planning
NAs can transform care—if used right. Thoughts? 

#NursingAssociates  #NHS
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📢 Calling All Nursing Associates! 🎬 🌟 Want to showcase your role and inspire others? Just a Sharp Scratch is looking for passionate Nursing Associates to feature in our A Day in the Life of a Nursing Associate YouTube series! We’ve already had some incredible applications,

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A huge thank you to RCN & NHS England for inviting me to speak on the GPN Webinar about the vital role of Nursing Associates in General Practice! The RCN NHS England #NursingAssociates #JustASharpScratch #PrimaryCare #FutureOfNursing

A huge thank you to RCN &amp; NHS England for inviting me to speak on the GPN Webinar about the vital role of Nursing Associates in General Practice!
<a href="/theRCN/">The RCN</a> <a href="/NHSEngland/">NHS England</a> 
#NursingAssociates #JustASharpScratch #PrimaryCare #FutureOfNursing
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🎙️ We’re proud to share that Martyn Davey joined the Nursing Standard Podcast to discuss whether Nursing Associates are being seen as ‘budget nurses.’ NAs play a vital role in healthcare, yet misconceptions & job creep remain a challenge. It’s crucial to ensure this role is

🎙️ We’re proud to share that Martyn Davey joined the Nursing Standard Podcast to discuss whether Nursing Associates are being seen as ‘budget nurses.’

NAs play a vital role in healthcare, yet misconceptions &amp; job creep remain a challenge. It’s crucial to ensure this role is
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Day 3 of 15 — Countdown to Change. Every time a Nursing Associate leaves the NHS, we lose more than a member of staff. We lose experience. We lose compassion. We lose continuity of patient care. This can't continue. The #SupportNursingAssociates campaign is raising real

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“Father: Nursing Associate.” That’s what it says on my daughter’s birth certificate — and I couldn’t be prouder. It’s more than a title. It’s who I am. #NursingAssociate #ProudDad #JustASharpScratch

“Father: Nursing Associate.”
That’s what it says on my daughter’s birth certificate — and I couldn’t be prouder.
It’s more than a title. It’s who I am.
#NursingAssociate #ProudDad #JustASharpScratch
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"I’ll be honest… today’s been tough. I’ve poured so much of myself into this petition to protect and support Nursing Associates—but right now, I feel low. I feel alone. And I’m starting to question if I did the right thing. The truth is, some of the comments I’ve

"I’ll be honest… today’s been tough.
I’ve poured so much of myself into this petition to protect and support Nursing Associates—but right now, I feel low.
I feel alone.
And I’m starting to question if I did the right thing.

The truth is, some of the comments I’ve
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Shortlisted for TEDxNHS 2025 — but not this time. Disappointed? Sure. Grateful? Absolutely. Done? Not even close. Not this time, but the journey continues. The voice of Nursing Associates will keep getting louder. 🔊 #JustASharpScratch #TEDxNHS #NursingAssociates

Shortlisted for TEDxNHS 2025 — but not this time.

Disappointed? Sure.
 Grateful? Absolutely.
 Done? Not even close.
Not this time, but the journey continues.
 The voice of Nursing Associates will keep getting louder. 🔊
 #JustASharpScratch #TEDxNHS #NursingAssociates
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1,850+ signatures and rising. We’re aiming for 2,000 by the weekend. Let’s keep the pressure on. Sign & share: chng.it/m7rgTgdwyN #SupportNursingAssociates #CountdownToChange #PetitionNow #NAvoices #NHSChange

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🫶🏼 so close!! A registered nursing associate is a role within its own right. We all co-exist within an agenda for change framework which enables other roles to transcend across bands. Let’s support each other. Be humble. Be kind. Thank you for your courage Martyn Davey Nursing Associate

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I’m honoured to speak at today’s Developing the Role of the Nursing Associate virtual conference by HCUK Clare 💙. Proud to represent #NursingAssociates and the #CountdownToChange movement. Let’s keep pushing boundaries 💪🩺 🎧 #JustASharpScratch

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We’ve hit 2,200 signatures! This is more than a number — it’s the voice of a profession demanding to be heard. Support Nursing Associates chng.it/m7rgTgdwyN #CountdownToChange #SupportNursingAssociates #JustASharpScratch #PetitionForProgress #NHSVoices #NAroleMatters

We’ve hit 2,200 signatures!
This is more than a number — it’s the voice of a profession demanding to be heard.

Support Nursing Associates

chng.it/m7rgTgdwyN

#CountdownToChange #SupportNursingAssociates #JustASharpScratch #PetitionForProgress #NHSVoices #NAroleMatters
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🖼️ Every Signature is a Voice And Every Voice Matters. 📣 Our Countdown to Change petition recently hit 2,500 signatures — but we've seen a small dip due to email verifications not being completed. 🧾 If you've signed, please check your inbox and confirm your signature — or

🖼️ Every Signature is a Voice
And Every Voice Matters.

📣 Our Countdown to Change petition recently hit 2,500 signatures — but we've seen a small dip due to email verifications not being completed.

🧾 If you've signed, please check your inbox and confirm your signature — or