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Complete UK Nursing University Guide. An A-Z of every nursing course for 2025-2026. Plus our guide - How to choose the right nurse training for you.

This guide looks initially at exactly what Band 6 Nurses will earn this year. We then listen to a Band 6 Nurse on her experience of moving from Band 5 to 6 – and what it takes to become a Band 6 Nurse

We take a look at the starting wage for newly registered nurses in 2026, and compare the NHS to the private sector.

Newly qualified Nurses begin their careers on a Band 5 salary within the NHS' banding system. Here we explain what that salary is, and how you'll earn it in 2026.

Mental health nurse Alex Rhind shares his journey into occupational health, highlighting its preventive value, workplace impact, and rewarding opportunities.

Clinical Operations Manager Matt Higginson shares his journey from emergency nursing to occupational health, rediscovering purpose in supporting employee wellbeing.

Former nurse Juliet Stocks shares how she became a Functional Assessor at Advo Health, gaining balance and thriving in a supportive culture.

Choosing the right nursing specialization in the UK can feel like a big challenge, especially because there are many paths to consider.

Kenza Benjdiya describes how she went from being an exhausted mental health nurse to working as a Clinical Training & Development Lead for Advo Health.