As a Surgical Care Practitioner, we provide support to the surgical team during the perioperative period. In our Trust, we primarily do bedside assisting for robotic-assisted procedures. We are rotated to different specialities that perform robotic procedures, so I make it a habit to check which list I'll be working on the day before.

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

Kung nurse ka sa UK — o papunta pa lang — isa sa mga unang reality checks na maririnig mo ay: “Mataas ang sweldo… pero mataas din ang gastos.”Totoo ‘yan. Pero hindi ibig sabihin na mahirap umasenso. Maraming Filipino nurses ang napapatunayan na with the right strategies, kaya mong pagandahin ang takbo ng buhay mo sa UK habang nakakapagpadala pa sa pamilya sa Pinas.

Noong una, hindi talaga ako naniniwala sa vision board. Para sa akin, drawing lang ‘yan sa kartolina — parang wish list na madalas nauuwi sa wala. Pero sabi ng asawa ko, try natin. gawa tayo ng vision board. Simple lang ang laman: BBB — Bahay, Baby, at Business. 🏡👶💼

When Mary Joahnna-Carmelle Cruz, a theatre nurse in Reading, pursued photography, she wasn’t just seeking a hobby — she was searching for connection. Finding no local group for Filipino photographers in the UK, she started one herself. What began as a simple idea has grown into a thriving community of over 330 members, united by their shared love for photography.

As October rolls in, the UK transforms into a picture-perfect autumn postcard — crisp air, golden leaves, and cozy scarves everywhere. But what really makes this month special is the excitement building up toward Halloween , one of the most anticipated celebrations of the year. From pumpkin picking adventures  to spooky costume parties, the UK embraces Halloween in its own charming and creative way. 🎃 UK’s Pumpkin Season A decade ago, pumpkin patches weren’t a big thing in t