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Behind the Mask I Wear

The NHS is a jewel in our crown, cherished by the British and envied globally, yet there’s a shadow lurking behind the gleam. This book unfolds the journey of a singular nurse and the alarming challenges she confronted. Encountering bullying, fraud, and sexual harassment, alongside profound sadness and personal loss, she navigated through the mental and physical turmoil to shield not only herself but also the patients and staff entrusted to her care. Spanning a career of over forty years, the adversities she faced will both astonish and shock you. This unspoken aspect of the NHS is brought to light, revealing moments that will make you smile amidst others that will tug at your heartstrings. This valiant nurse, now proudly bearing the title ‘Doctor’, continues to practice today, her remarkable journey showcasing the profound highs and lows nestled within the heart of the NHS.

Maria Adams

The NHS – life and death, tears and laughter but what don’t you see? Maria Adams has spent all her working life working from the bottom to the top dodging bullets and being taken to the brink. How one person endured so much on her way up, but never allowed her care for others to suffer, always demanding excellence whatever the obstacles, and there have been many along the way. This book is a true account of what was encountered during 45 years. The bullying, fear, double standards and disturbing behaviours can be shocking to read but these events are true and captured in the pages of this book. There are some light moments which will make you smile along with those which are darker. The pandemic took the NHS to another level, the likes of which we never want to see again.

Austin Macauley Publishers