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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 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.