About this season
Natalie Cassidy returns to college to retrain in care, balancing family and work while discovering purpose through people, compassion and life’s toughest moments.
Episodes (8)
1. Episode 1
Aired 25 May 2026 • 29 min
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.
2. Episode 2
Aired 26 May 2026 • 29 min
Natalie speaks to a friend about caring for a child with cancer, before joining community nursing in action - and faces her own fear, needles!
3. Episode 3
Aired 27 May 2026 • 29 min
Natalie’s juggling college and family life, learning about teenage mental health, online pressures and autism - and how care reaches far beyond the classroom.
4. Episode 4
Aired 28 May 2026 • 29 min
Natalie’s halfway through her college course and growing in confidence. On placement, she meets home carer Gary, who looks after his partner, Lisa.
5. Episode 5
Aired 1 June 2026 • 29 min
Natalie discovers the power of caring volunteers, and how mind and body work together to help people recover and move forward.
6. Episode 6
Aired 2 June 2026 • 29 min
Natalie experiences being older. Will it help in her placement in a care home for older residents?
7. Episode 7
Aired 3 June 2026 • 29 min
Natalie experiences what’s it like to have dementia and puts her learning into practice on a very special placement.
8. Episode 8
Aired 4 June 2026 • 29 min
As Natalie faces her final test, hospice care, reflection and a visit to Belfast show this journey may just be beginning.