Getting to know you ...Danny Campbell

Danny Campbell, Learning Disability and Autism Acute Liaison Nurse, had childhood ambitions of becoming a footballer, but his public recognition came thanks to his vital role in patient care.

How long have you worked in our hospitals?

I have worked in the Trust for about three years. I started as a student nurse with the team, and then became an assistant practitioner for a short spell whilst awaiting my nursing pin and now as a nurse.

I’m based at Aintree mainly, but our team cover all the three hospitals so I can pop up in any of them depending on staffing and workloads.

Did you always want to work in healthcare?

No, as a kid from this city and growing up in Cantril Farm, I wanted to be a footballer! Once I realised that wasn’t going to happen then I would have liked to be a PE teacher.

My mum has been a nurse for 40 years, so I decided to follow in her footsteps!

Briefly, what does your role involve?

I support patients with a diagnosis of learning disabilities and/or autism to have access to the healthcare they need. This also includes supporting their families and carers while they’re being treated within our hospitals.

What’s your favourite thing about your job?

One thing I love about my job is seeing how small reasonable adjustments can make a big difference to a patient or their family’s experience. It’s also great to build up some good therapeutic relationships with our patients.

What are the standout highlights during your time at LUHFT?

During COVID-19 a family member of one of our patients wrote a letter to the local paper highlighting the vital role I played in his care, which led to an article in the paper. This was lovely to see and made me feel proud of the care he’d received.

What are your hobbies outside of work?

I still enjoy playing football. My main hobby now would have to be supporting Everton all over the country.

What’s your favourite thing about Liverpool?

My favourite thing about the city is the people; kind and always up for a laugh.

What’s your favourite restaurant or café?

I love steak, so it would have to be the Marcello meat house in Childwall.

What’s your favourite film or song?

Favourite film would be “Stand by me”and favourite song would be

“Mardy Bum”by the Arctic Monkeys.

You win the lottery, what’s your dream holiday?

First stop would probably be to go back to Vegas.

You’re stranded on an island, what three items would you want with you?

Some cold beers, a football, and a phone.