Episode 7 | Natalie Cassidy: Caring Together

Duration: 29'00''

Synopsis

Natalie experiences what it's like to have dementia and puts her learning into practice on a very special placement.

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Episode 1 | Natalie Cassidy: Caring Together

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Natalie goes back to the classroom, inspired by caring for her dad. Nerves hit on day one, but her first on-the-job work placeme...

Episode 2 | Natalie Cassidy: Caring Together

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Episode 3 | Natalie Cassidy: Caring Together

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Episode 4 | Natalie Cassidy: Caring Together

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Episode 5 | Natalie Cassidy: Caring Together

Episode 5 | Natalie Cassidy: Caring Together

BBC One | 2026 | 29'00''

Natalie discovers the power of caring volunteers, and how mind and body work together to help people recover and move forward.

Episode 6 | Natalie Cassidy: Caring Together

Episode 6 | Natalie Cassidy: Caring Together

BBC One | 2026 | 29'00''

Natalie experiences being older. Will it help in her placement in a care home for older residents?

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