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We need to talk about racism

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Fathia Jeilani is a British Somalian dental nurse. Here, she talks about the challenges she has faced and how we can all work together to effect positive change

I’m a nurturer at heart, which is probably why I grew to love the profession as I do. Throughout my life, I have always found that helping people is second nature to me. I also think that my childhood memories of visiting the dentist were always pleasant, which contributed to me developing an interest in becoming a dental nurse. I grew up in North London with my parents and six siblings. Having a big family unit gave me a lot of security and stability and helped me form a strong sense of identity. As the eldest, I got a lot of experience taking care of others and understanding people’s needs. Growing up in a very multicultural area also allowed me to understand and appreciate people from different backgrounds and all walks of life.

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