As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re celebrating the work of Nicola Christy, our incredibly dedicated Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN), who leads our Mental Health Service at Bluebird Care.
Nicola’s journey into mental health care began with a deep-rooted interest in understanding people—not just how they live, but how they think and experience the world. Coming from a family of nurses, healthcare was always around her. But while many relatives pursued physical health, Nicola was drawn to the complexities of the mind.
She recalls growing up and observing people who seemed to find the world difficult to navigate. That curiosity and compassion led her to study psychiatry, and this year marks 28 years of dedicated service as a mental health nurse.
Nicola plays a pivotal role at Bluebird Care—not just in working directly with customers, but also in mentoring and guiding our team of Mental Health Support Workers. She provides them with the clinical knowledge, strategies, and confidence to approach each individual with empathy, patience, and personalised care.
Her leadership helps shape a service that truly understands the importance of mental wellbeing and supports people to live with greater independence and dignity.
Thank you, Nicola, for your unwavering commitment, your insight, and the compassion you show every day.
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