Meet Hannah Teesdale: helping patients build confidence, independence and control
Meet Hannah Teesdale
For Hannah, nursing has always felt close to home. Care runs through her family across multiple generations, and from an early stage she knew she was drawn to work that could make a real difference to people’s lives. What she did not know then was where that path would lead.
After reaching a turning point in her NHS career, she discovered Lloyds Clinical and found a way of working that matched both her clinical ambition and her values. Since joining in January 2017, Hannah has worked in long term conditions across biologics and specialist therapies, and from July 2026 she stepped into a new role as Clinical Lead.
That next step reflects what matters most to her. Hannah is passionate about developing services that help more patients access treatment outside hospital, while giving them the support and confidence to live more independently.
For her, the role goes far beyond safe and effective treatment delivery. It is about making care feel personal, responsive and genuinely centred around the patient.
Why patients value our care
One experience in particular has stayed with her. Hannah supported a patient with very severe symptoms as they began biologic therapy. Over time, she saw a remarkable change. Their symptoms improved significantly, but the most powerful shift was in their confidence and independence. With the right support, education and time, the patient eventually reached the point where they could self-administer their injections independently. For Hannah, moments like that are a reminder of what good nursing can achieve. The right treatment matters, but so does the way it is introduced, explained and supported.
That belief sits at the heart of how she sees care outside hospital. Removing the need for repeated travel and hospital appointments can reduce stress and disruption, while giving patients more comfort and control. Being cared for in a familiar setting can make it easier to ask questions, build confidence and absorb information at a manageable pace. Over time, that can lead to greater independence and a better quality of life, particularly for people living with long term conditions who need support that works around everyday life rather than cutting across it.
In Hannah’s view, great patient care is never just about completing a task well. It is about making sure services are delivered efficiently and safely, while also listening carefully and responding to what each individual needs. That means having nurses who are knowledgeable, confident and clinically strong, but who also understand how to support patients in a way that helps them regain control. She sees that balance as essential to helping people manage their condition more confidently, whether that means ongoing nurse support or working towards greater independence.
“Patients are often surprised by the flexibility of homecare and just how much treatment can safely be delivered in their own home, workplace, school setting and more (…) Many don’t expect the level of support, monitoring and personalised care they receive outside of the hospital.”
How our nurses support NHS teams and healthcare partners
Her role also relies on strong partnership working. Hannah collaborates closely with NHS teams and pharmaceutical partners, keeping communication clear through virtual meetings, regular updates and the prompt escalation of concerns where needed. She supports colleagues with clinical queries relating to nursing processes and helps ensure services remain joined up across teams.
At the moment, she is involved in supporting the onboarding of a patient requiring IV Orencia, working with the clinical team and service leads to ensure delivery and nursing arrangements are in place in time after the patient became unable to travel to hospital for treatment. For Hannah, that kind of coordination is a core part of delivering care well.
What makes Lloyds Clinical nurses different
When asked what sets Lloyds Clinical nurses apart, Hannah returns to the same theme: genuinely patient-centred care. In her experience, Lloyds Clinical nurses do far more than administer treatment. They educate, reassure and build confidence. They help patients understand their condition, support them to manage it safely and work closely with NHS teams to provide a service that feels consistent and connected. Combined with strong clinical expertise, that approach can make a meaningful difference to both patient experience and outcomes.
For nurses considering a similar career, Hannah describes it as a rewarding and varied role where the impact of your work is often visible. Delivering care in patients’ homes allows for stronger relationships, more personalised support and a clearer sense of the difference nursing can make. For her, being part of the Lloyds Clinical team means working alongside like-minded professionals who care deeply about improving patients’ lives and who share a clear sense of purpose in the work they do every day.