I remember the first time I laid my eyes on my employment contract in one of the NHS hospitals and saw a whopping £21,500 per annum! I thought I hit the jackpot! I will have 1.6 million pesos yearly or 133,000 Pesos per month! I wouldn't have to worry about money and would be rich. Working as a nurse in the Philippines who earns 15K pesos per month, I thought I would make eight times more if I worked in the UK. The excitement of seeing my contract for the first time was the e

A heartfelt story of resilience, faith, and motherhood—how one woman overcame challenges, pursued her nursing dream, and faced life-threatening illness with courage and hope.

This month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and growth of every woman in our community. Every Filipina story is a journey of courage and empowerment—one that deserves to be heard and shared.

Planning activities during school holidays while managing your leave entitlement can be both challenging and rewarding — especially for Filipino nurses working in the UK. Whether you’re in the NHS, community nursing, or private hospitals, annual leave often isn’t enough to cover all the school breaks your children have, which makes careful planning even more important.

I work as a Haemodialysis Nurse within the National Health Service, where compassion, precision, and patient-centred care are at the heart of what I do. Alongside my clinical role, I also pursue my passion as a UK-based professional freelance videographer and photographer, capturing meaningful moments and creating visually compelling content for both individuals and brands.

We welcome 2026 with grateful hearts, stronger bonds, and shared hope for the days ahead. For our Filipino UK Nurse Community , 2025 was more than just another year—it was a season of connection, growth, and meaningful moments that brought us closer together. When we look back, one of the highlights was our Sama Summer Get-Together 2. It wasn’t just an event—it felt like coming home. Under the summer sun, we laughed, played games, shared stories, made new friends, and reco