Natalie Cassidy returns to college to retrain in care, balancing family and work while discovering purpose through people, compassion and life’s toughest moments.
DirectorEmma Jones
Episode 1
May 25, 2026
Natalie goes back to the classroom, inspired by caring for her dad. Nerves hit on day one, but her first on-the-job work placement has a real impact.
Episode 2
May 26, 2026
Natalie speaks to a friend about caring for a child with cancer, before joining community nursing in action - and faces her own fear, needles!
Episode 3
May 27, 2026
Natalie’s juggling college and family life, learning about teenage mental health, online pressures and autism - and how care reaches far beyond the classroom.
Episode 4
May 28, 2026
Natalie’s halfway through her college course and growing in confidence. On placement, she meets home carer Gary, who looks after his partner, Lisa.
Episode 5
Jun 1, 2026
Natalie discovers the power of caring volunteers, and how mind and body work together to help people recover and move forward.
Episode 6
Jun 2, 2026
Natalie experiences being older. Will it help in her placement in a care home for older residents?
Episode 7
Jun 3, 2026
Natalie experiences what’s it like to have dementia and puts her learning into practice on a very special placement.
Episode 8
Jun 4, 2026
As Natalie faces her final test, hospice care, reflection and a visit to Belfast show this journey may just be beginning.
