Our Impact

Sheffield Hallam University has evidenced the highly valued role and profoundly positive impact of Roald Dahl Specialist Nurses. The findings of this research support the future establishment of more Roald Dahl Specialist Nurses across the UK.

In partnership with the Royal College of Nursing, and applying the principles of economic assessment, we have developed some case studies that illustrate the financial value of our Roald Dahl Nurses.

For example, Kirsten Johnson – Roald Dahl Sapphire Epilepsy Specialist Nurse at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Trust – demonstrated that her telephone and advice line service had saved the NHS £84,778 in just one year.

Find out more about Kirsten's study:

Edith Aimiuwu - Roald Dahl Paediatric Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nurse Specialist at Whittington Health NHS Trust - demonstrated that a nurse-led service when compared to consultant-led service can be as effective and more efficient. Read Edith's case here.

Natalie Baines - Roald Dahl Sapphire Epilepsy Nurse Specialist at Royal Surrey County Hospital – argued that her service, providing timely intervention with patient and families may avoid the healthcare system costs of between £26,320 and £78,960 per annum. Read more about Natalie's study here.