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A pioneering nursing role: consultant Admiral Nurse for frailty
Kerry Lyons talks about her new post in Dementia UK’s first frailty-specific nursing service, what the role covers, why she loves it and her career so far
Kerry Lyons
Posted 26 May 2023 - 01:00
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