This Christmas Day, while many enjoy time with family, hundreds in Greater Manchester work tirelessly to care for others. The article profiles Yemi Bada, a senior night sister at Stepping Hill Hospital, who willingly spends her Christmas on call, ensuring patients receive the care they need.
While you're wondering if it's too early to pour that first festive drink, across Greater Manchester hundreds of people are going about their normal working day.
The night sister Most people in Stockport will have the day off on Christmas Day. But for around 700 staff at Stepping Hill Hospital and in local community NHS services, this will still be a working day. Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Yemi says she’s always happy to help out her colleagues during the festive period. She said: “Unlike many of my colleagues I don’t drink, so maybe it’s easier for me. I’m glad I can give them that support to help them with their time off.”
She said: "Everyone deserves to have a magical Christmas no matter their situation. I have my own children at home and it's important that I set an example and show them that helping people who need it most is exactly what Christmas is all about." “Some patients experience social isolation, therefore providing essential care along with supporting their wellbeing brings patient satisfaction which results in a good medical outcome. Knowing I can make their day special brings great job satisfaction to me and the district nursing team.”
"The team all wear hats with antlers on and look fantastic. And we make sure all the patients get a present. We want patients to have a relaxed day, starting with a good breakfast and a leisurely morning, and then a full hot Christmas lunch will be served. He said: "I choose to work on the Christmas bank holidays as I recognise and appreciate that many of my Christian colleagues will want to celebrate this religious and social time with their families. I love the Christmas spirit and festivities at work with colleagues, bringing in treats and presents for both staff and young patients e.g colouring books and selection boxes.
The emergency vet We've shone light on the medics taking care of people on Christmas Day, but our beloved animals won't be forgotten about thanks to surgeons like Tom Towey. Tom will be working at Vets Now emergency pet hospital in Whitefield on Christmas Day. And he's bracing himself for a busy day.
A big influx of dogs who've got their paws on chocolate also come through the doors, with the wrappers from the contents of tubs of Celebrations, Heroes and Roses another hazard. The foil can dissolve into sharp shards and cause inflammation in the intestine, and also form into large clumps in the bowel that require surgery.
Tom is hoping he’ll have some welcome time at home over this festive period, but he’s used to early Christmas starts to deal with pet problems. The firefighter Katie Shelton, a firefighter with at Wythenshawe Community Fire Station, will be on shift on December 25 and insists it's 'just a normal day'.
"I am a biomedical scientist specialised in haematology, where I analyse blood samples to diagnose, monitor, and guide the treatment of various medical conditions. My work provides vital diagnostic data that allows clinicians to make evidence-based decisions. Donna works in catering for Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, and makes sure that everyone gets a 'good Christmas meal'. "I’ll be working Christmas Day to help cook Christmas dinner for patients and staff at Leigh, Wigan and Wrightington hospitals," said Donna.
Neville, who lives with his wife in Wythenshawe, arrives at work at around 7am on Christmas Day and begins prepping the food for later in the day. He and his colleagues working in the kitchen will produce a hot roast lunch for around 300 to 400 patients and staff and a buffet meal for the evening. Neville plans to celebrate on Boxing Day with his wife, son, and daughter. His daughter is also working on Christmas Day as a biomedical scientist for the NHS in the south west and will drive north to the family home.
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