This weekend’s Casualty (Saturday, June 28) delivers one of the most emotionally charged and career-defining episodes of the season, as multiple characters face personal reckonings that threaten to derail everything they’ve built — professionally, and emotionally.

With Iain Dean’s training thrown into chaos, Ngozi’s secret addiction finally exploding into view, Rida’s promotion tested to its limit, and Flynn’s authority shaken, Holby ED is at breaking point.

📞 Iain Dean’s Career and Past Collide

At the HART training centre, Iain’s trajectory takes a heartbreaking turn when he receives a phone call naming him next of kin to someone he’s spent years avoiding: his mother, Kim, who’s now in a hospice with an alcohol-related illness.

In the wake of the call, Iain spirals during a vital training assessment, failing under pressure and nearly pulling Teddy down with him.

“Iain tries to push it down, keep going. But you can see the trauma behind his eyes,” one insider teased.

Back in Holby, Faith becomes his grounding force again — urging him to face Kim, even if it means walking away from the HART opportunity for good.

🍸 Ngozi’s Secret Unravels — and She Finally Seeks Help

After weeks of spiralling behaviour, Ngozi Okoye’s secret addiction to alcohol comes dangerously close to harming patients.

Despite heroically saving a child during an opioid scare, the truth starts to surface as her hangover becomes increasingly noticeable. When Dylan pulls her for a quiet breathalyser, she narrowly passes — but the warning is clear.

The tipping point comes when Ngozi, emotionally unraveling, is caught drinking in the staffroom. She lashes out at a patient, clashes with Nicole, and then breaks down in front of Dylan — finally admitting the truth.

“I need help. I’ve needed help for a long time,” she whispers.

In a powerful moment of agency, Ngozi confesses to Siobhan and commits to her first AA meeting, ending the episode on a quiet, hopeful note.

🧠 Rida Struggles to Lead — and Steps Up

Rida Amaan begins her new role as Band 6 nurse, and while she’s greeted with celebration, the shift turns challenging fast.

She faces conflicting expectations from Siobhan and Flynn, while also dealing with resistance from friends Jodie and Ngozi. When Jodie ignores protocol to treat a familiar patient, Rida is forced to confront her.

In an act of clear leadership, Rida sends Jodie to resus, finally owning her authority.

“Rida’s always been confident, but now she has to lead — and it tests her in ways she didn’t expect,” says Sarah Seggari (Rida).

💊 Flynn Crosses the Line — and Loses Dylan

With overdose numbers rising, Flynn proposes stockpiling naloxone to prevent further deaths — but his attitude toward addicts shows a concerning lack of compassion.

When Dylan secretly distributes pre-loaded naloxone to a patient, Flynn explodes, delivering a cruel tirade that sparks a shocking revelation.

Dylan:
“I’m an alcoholic. And I’ve never once spoken about it like that.”

Flynn is left stunned — and alone.

🔮 What’s Coming Next?

• Iain will visit his mother — but what he finds may be more than he’s emotionally prepared for.

• Ngozi’s first AA meeting will expose emotional cracks — and bring a surprising figure back into her orbit.

• Rida’s authority is challenged again, this time by Flynn himself.

• Flynn faces a disciplinary inquiry as Dylan questions whether the ED is safe under his oversight.