Claire Stoker from the Liverpool Echo praised Kath's domestic abuse story. She believed the show created "the most moving scenes" with Kath connecting with a fellow battered wife. Stoker added "Jan Pearson's portrayal of Kath is superb." Eddie McIlwaine from the Belfast Telegraph said that Kath is "that nice nurse". A Western Mail reporter branded the character "a lovable nurse" and said viewers always knew she would get away with committing euthanasia.
