A mum who became a nurse so she could be a role model for her young daughter has received national recognition for her work.
Melissa Young, 32, from Birkenhead, was inspired to go into nursing following the birth of her little girl, and started her degree at the University of Chester in 2019. Having worked as a healthcare assistant before going to university, Melissa felt compelled to pluck up the confidence to give nursing a try.
She told the ECHO: “It sort of runs in the family to be honest. My mum was a carer and I have a couple of aunties who are nurses, so it's just something I always grew up seeing. I was 29 when I started my degree so it took a long time for me to build up my confidence."
