Nursing the Nation

A new series which looks at the work of the District Nurses who travel around the country caring for their patients in their own homes. In Somerset, Shonna drives hundreds of miles a week through the countryside to see her patients which include a decorated war veteran, and a former tea-lady who retired at 80 and is determined not let bad health ruin her life. Specialist Nurse Karen has been called out to see Audrey who is unable to walk following a stroke, but is determined to get back on her feet and regain her independence.

Series which looks at the work of the District Nurses who travel around the country caring for their patients in their own homes. Gillian has been a District Nurse in Yorkshire for 20 years. Today, she is visiting a new patient, Christopher, who is trying to juggle first-time fatherhood with recovering from having a tumour removed from his stomach. In Bath, physiotherapist Jacqui is attempting to help tandem-enthusiast Mary overcome a broken ankle - but she and Mary cannot always agree on what is the best way to aid a recovery

In Devon, Ellie and her team look after an eclectic group of patients in their own homes. Farmer George lives in a caravan, cheerfully disregarding any medical advice given.

In rural Yorkshire, midwife Kay is part of a team who help mums with home births. Many of these expectant mothers are miles from their nearest hospital.

Deep in rural Yorkshire, District Nurse Michele has a new patient who needs her help - an 86-year-old widow called Wendy who keeps falling over in her own home.

In Devon, District Nurse Lesley calls in on Doris and Dudley who have been married for over 50 years but are now both confined to bed upstairs in their home.

Devon District Nurse Siobhan travels around the county helping people with dementia to live independently in their own homes, keeping a close eye on all her patients.