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Getting fit has never looked so good.The mood is purposeful, which in the NHS is a great feeling. It can be draining and of course, sometimes it can be difficult to see the good in what you do and what you achieve. But the Nightingale is a place where each member of staff has chosen to do a job and to make a change. It reminds me of being on the medical ward on Christmas day.
I can see how unifying and comforting it is – people feel helpless right now and acknowledging key workers is a brilliant thing to do. But I have to be honest, I feel embarrassed when standing in the street and people are clapping in my direction. It’s a job. I don’t do it for applause. You become a healthcare worker because you’re either good at science, you have an innate need to help people, you want a solid career or you have a high tolerance for pretty gruesome things .
If you have an NHS worker in your family, street or social circle, offer your help. Ask if they are doing shifts that prevent them shopping. Offer to feed their cat, get them milk or wheel out their bins. A little token of friendship goes a long way. Draw something on the pavement to make them smile when they’re leaving the house at 5am to go and look after 20 unconscious patients.
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