The nursing associate is a new support role in England that bridges the gap between healthcare support workers and registered nurses to deliver hands-on, person-centred care as part of the nursing team. Nursing associates work with people of all ages in a variety of settings in health and social care. Nursing associates perform and record clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, respirations and pulse. Discuss and share information with registered nurses on a patients' condition, behaviour, activity and responses, ensuring the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times.