When I started Just a Sharp Scratch & The Extra Dose, the mission was simple — to celebrate the often-overlooked voices of healthcare professionals. To shine a light on their everyday dedication, resilience, and humanity. But telling stories is just the beginning. Now we’re

🩺 NHS Employers have released the updated Band 4 profile for #NursingAssociates. It’s good to see formal recognition, but let’s be honest — it just outlines what we already do. ❌ No clear progression ❌ No expanded scope That’s why I’m meeting MP Ashley Fox tomorrow. 📄

👕Getting ready for tomorrow... My scrubs are prepped, my pins are on, and the message is clear — Just a Sharp Scratch stands for more than just words. It stands for pride, purpose, and progress. Tomorrow I meet with MP Ashley Fox to represent thousands of Nursing Associates

Met with Ashley Fox MP today to talk about the Countdown to Change campaign and the future of Nursing Associates in the NHS. A positive discussion and a hopeful step forward for all of us demanding clarity, respect, and real progression 💙 #CountdownToChange #NursingAssociates

🔚 I’m deactivating this account. Over the last few weeks, advocating for Nursing Associates through the #CountdownToChange campaign has sadly opened me up to sustained online bullying and hostility — often from within the very system I’m trying to improve. I’ve raised concerns

We’re back on this platform. While the Just a Sharp Scratch Twitter account is now active again for campaign and project updates, Martyn’s personal account will remain closed due to the ongoing impact of Troll comments & Safety. This space will be used purposefully — not for

🎧 Out Now! Bridging Borders: Midwife Alyssa’s Global Approach to Patient-Centered Care is now live on Just a Sharp Scratch: The Extra Dose! 🌍💬 Join us as we chat with Midwife Alyssa, a Nurse Practitioner and educator from Oklahoma, about what it truly means to centre the

Happy #MotivationalMonday! Every small act of care makes a huge difference in someone’s life. As Nursing Associates, our dedication shapes healthier communities one patient at a time. Keep pushing forward, our work matters! 💙 #NursingAssociate #HealthcareHeroes #makemagichappen

🔥 Wear the Movement. Be the Message. This isn’t just a badge — it’s a statement. For every Nursing Associate, supporter & ally who believes in fair recognition, real progression & change in the NHS. 📮 First batch ships 2 July. Order now 👇 🔗paypal.com/paypalme/count…

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📦 The Countdown to Change badges are here and ready to post! Each one is a small symbol of a much bigger movement to protect, support, and properly recognise Nursing Associates across the NHS. 💙 £2.50 each link below to get yours 🛒 paypal.me/countdowntocha… 📬 Don’t forget to

💥 "Stop the petition." That’s what they said. But this isn’t about causing trouble — it’s about standing up for what’s right. For recognition. For fair treatment. For every Nursing Associate who’s ever been overlooked, undervalued, or unheard. 🛑 I didn’t start this to back

🚨 New episode drops Friday 5th July 🎙️ Midwife Under Pressure: A Story of Survival and Strength Available on all podcast platforms and for the first time: 🎥 Video podcast on Spotify (Fri) 📺 YouTube premiere Saturday #JustASharpScratch #MidwifeMillar #TheExtraDose

🎙️ Midwife Under Pressure — now on YouTube Midwife Millar speaks out on bullying, trauma, and survival in the NHS. 🎥 Watch: youtu.be/5DDG5qeNtZQ?si… 🔔 Subscribe to Just a Sharp Scratch: The Pulse #JustASharpScratch #TheExtraDose #MidwifeUnderPressure #VideoPodcast #NHS #Midwife

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉 Sponsored by Clinical Pocket Reference Win 1 of 5 Clinical Pocket Reference for Nursing Associates books! To enter: ✅ Follow us ✅ Like this post ✅ Comment your name & tag a fellow NA or SNA Closes 20 July. UK only. #NursingAssociates #SNA #NACommunity