Isle of Man to launch special stamp collection in celebration of role played by nurses and midwives

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The Isle of Man Post Office is launching a special collection of stamps to celebrate the vital role played by nurses and midwives.

Issued to coincide with International Nurses Day on May 12, the eight-stamp collection recognises the invaluable role medical professionals play within a community, as well as acknowledging one of the most influential nurses of modern times.

Each stamp has been selected to represent the eight main sectors of nursing within the Island and also feature Nelly Brennan, Esther Jane Bridson and Sarah Forester – three nurses who were pivotal in the development of nursing in the Isle of Man.

They cover midwifery, health visiting and school care, hospital nursing, mental health, practice nursing, community nursing, advance practitioner nursing and end of life care – all primary disciplines a nursing or midwife professional undertakes.

Maxine Cannon, General Manager, Isle of Man Stamps & Coins, said:

The Isle of Man Post Office is working in partnership with the Community Nursing Charitable Trust, which raises funds for the continued development of Manx nurses and midwives.

Designed by Dave Macdonald and Glesni Corney (DM Design), the 2020 Year of the Nurse and Midwife stamps, including presentation pack, first day cover, sheet set and mint set, are available from 12th May.

They can be ordered from www.iompost.com/nurses