title: It seems that the defining role of caring is no longer our domain.
abstract: NHS boards in Wales are to cut a number of staff at bands 5 and above (news February 17) and replace them with healthcare support workers (HCSWs). Strategic health authorities in England are cutting commissions for nursing students and receptionists are being trained by doctors in their surgeries to adopt nurse roles (news February 15).
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Elcock