Who cares for the carers? | Fredah Kamau | TEDxSt Albans
In this compelling TEDx talk, Mental Health Nurse and former Care Home Manager turned coach, Fredah Kamau warns that we are failing to take care of the lifeblood of the NHS - its healthcare workers. Fredah has seen first hand the pressures facing doctors, nurses, and all healthcare workers. She knows the toll chronic stress and burnout, takes on those who keep the system running. Fredah Kamau has a background in mental health nursing and Leadership. She has been a mental health nurse and a care home manager and understands the intense pressures and hidden challenges of caregiving roles. She is now a Leadership and Wellbeing Coach who helps healthcare professionals and leaders excel in demanding environments. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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