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By *oved Up 2 OP Couple
over a year ago
nottingham |
What an emotional day. Vaccinating when we've held a 1 minute silence. 100s of staff and patients fell silent. You could feel the raw emotion in the room. Thank goodness we're coming out of this nightmare, albeit slowly.
Take care of each other. Tomorrow is never guaranteed xx |
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"What an emotional day. Vaccinating when we've held a 1 minute silence. 100s of staff and patients fell silent. You could feel the raw emotion in the room. Thank goodness we're coming out of this nightmare, albeit slowly.
Take care of each other. Tomorrow is never guaranteed xx"
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"What an emotional day. Vaccinating when we've held a 1 minute silence. 100s of staff and patients fell silent. You could feel the raw emotion in the room. Thank goodness we're coming out of this nightmare, albeit slowly.
Take care of each other. Tomorrow is never guaranteed xx "
Agree completely. Those of us that have survived this pandemic without being affected by the loss of family or friends should think about how lucky we are rather than whinging about the restrictions. Hopefully when things get better we will be grateful for what we have and be kinder to those around us. |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
Actually ... I have to admit I had a bit of a cry at midday reflecting on everything that has happened....
I suppose the good thing is that we can at least see some light at the tunnel end |
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over a year ago
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It’s quite a somber day to be honest, we’ve spent a little time together as a team talking through the past year.
We’ve averaged just over two deaths a day for the past 365 days yet that figure doesn’t really tell the story as most of them occurred over a 4 month period. We had a single day in which 22 sadly lost their fight which outnumbered the staff caring for them, most of us worked over 18 hours that day, a number of us simply slept in the staff room prior to our next shift. In this time we’ve also lost a senior nurse from our team who died in our care and have had another two who will never work their role again as a combination of the affects of the virus on their physicality and perhaps the mental impact have made that impossible. We only have 2 people in our team who haven’t suffered from the virus, both have joined us in the past 3 months.
I’ve been fortunate to meet a number of Afghanistan veterans in a work capacity a few years ago and was always struck by their anger. The media made a focus on a figure of 465 KIA which the army suffered during the campaign yet it didn’t really paint a true picture of what they had lived, 20 times that figure had been injured, a large number had suffered limb loss through iED’s and had their lives shattered.
Fast forward 6 years and I find myself in the same place, we have helped thousands survive over the last 12 months but for the 700+ who have died within our trust their are a thousand plus who will never be the same.
Those survivors coming off ventilation resemble an arm that’s been in a plaster cast for 6 weeks, they are physically ruined. Removed ventilation tubes with dead cells gathered from the larynx are a tell tale sign that the infection has at least temporarily cost the patient their ability to speak for the coming months whilst they undergo speech therapy in an effort to regain communication. The damage to lungs, hearts, kidneys can be equally bad. They will in time walk (or be wheeled) away under the title of survivor but I feel for those people with a black period of their life where they have nothing but the vivid dreams that a medically induced coma can bring. I hate to say it but with some I question whether survival was the best result, that’s not a judgement for me to make but seeing the future impact on what are often young, healthy individuals is heart breaking.
I’m due to assemble with my team at 8pm, socially distanced of course. I’ll reflect on a lot; the dead, the survivors but also those who cared for them. It’s been a horrific 12 months. |
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By *oved Up 2 OP Couple
over a year ago
nottingham |
"It’s quite a somber day to be honest, we’ve spent a little time together as a team talking through the past year.
We’ve averaged just over two deaths a day for the past 365 days yet that figure doesn’t really tell the story as most of them occurred over a 4 month period. We had a single day in which 22 sadly lost their fight which outnumbered the staff caring for them, most of us worked over 18 hours that day, a number of us simply slept in the staff room prior to our next shift. In this time we’ve also lost a senior nurse from our team who died in our care and have had another two who will never work their role again as a combination of the affects of the virus on their physicality and perhaps the mental impact have made that impossible. We only have 2 people in our team who haven’t suffered from the virus, both have joined us in the past 3 months.
I’ve been fortunate to meet a number of Afghanistan veterans in a work capacity a few years ago and was always struck by their anger. The media made a focus on a figure of 465 KIA which the army suffered during the campaign yet it didn’t really paint a true picture of what they had lived, 20 times that figure had been injured, a large number had suffered limb loss through iED’s and had their lives shattered.
Fast forward 6 years and I find myself in the same place, we have helped thousands survive over the last 12 months but for the 700+ who have died within our trust their are a thousand plus who will never be the same.
Those survivors coming off ventilation resemble an arm that’s been in a plaster cast for 6 weeks, they are physically ruined. Removed ventilation tubes with dead cells gathered from the larynx are a tell tale sign that the infection has at least temporarily cost the patient their ability to speak for the coming months whilst they undergo speech therapy in an effort to regain communication. The damage to lungs, hearts, kidneys can be equally bad. They will in time walk (or be wheeled) away under the title of survivor but I feel for those people with a black period of their life where they have nothing but the vivid dreams that a medically induced coma can bring. I hate to say it but with some I question whether survival was the best result, that’s not a judgement for me to make but seeing the future impact on what are often young, healthy individuals is heart breaking.
I’m due to assemble with my team at 8pm, socially distanced of course. I’ll reflect on a lot; the dead, the survivors but also those who cared for them. It’s been a horrific 12 months."
What an horrific year you've had. All I can do is send you virtual hugs and thank you for your amazing work xx |
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"It’s quite a somber day to be honest, we’ve spent a little time together as a team talking through the past year.
We’ve averaged just over two deaths a day for the past 365 days yet that figure doesn’t really tell the story as most of them occurred over a 4 month period. We had a single day in which 22 sadly lost their fight which outnumbered the staff caring for them, most of us worked over 18 hours that day, a number of us simply slept in the staff room prior to our next shift. In this time we’ve also lost a senior nurse from our team who died in our care and have had another two who will never work their role again as a combination of the affects of the virus on their physicality and perhaps the mental impact have made that impossible. We only have 2 people in our team who haven’t suffered from the virus, both have joined us in the past 3 months.
I’ve been fortunate to meet a number of Afghanistan veterans in a work capacity a few years ago and was always struck by their anger. The media made a focus on a figure of 465 KIA which the army suffered during the campaign yet it didn’t really paint a true picture of what they had lived, 20 times that figure had been injured, a large number had suffered limb loss through iED’s and had their lives shattered.
Fast forward 6 years and I find myself in the same place, we have helped thousands survive over the last 12 months but for the 700+ who have died within our trust their are a thousand plus who will never be the same.
Those survivors coming off ventilation resemble an arm that’s been in a plaster cast for 6 weeks, they are physically ruined. Removed ventilation tubes with dead cells gathered from the larynx are a tell tale sign that the infection has at least temporarily cost the patient their ability to speak for the coming months whilst they undergo speech therapy in an effort to regain communication. The damage to lungs, hearts, kidneys can be equally bad. They will in time walk (or be wheeled) away under the title of survivor but I feel for those people with a black period of their life where they have nothing but the vivid dreams that a medically induced coma can bring. I hate to say it but with some I question whether survival was the best result, that’s not a judgement for me to make but seeing the future impact on what are often young, healthy individuals is heart breaking.
I’m due to assemble with my team at 8pm, socially distanced of course. I’ll reflect on a lot; the dead, the survivors but also those who cared for them. It’s been a horrific 12 months."
Makes Telford Dave and his post above look foolish |
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By *oved Up 2 OP Couple
over a year ago
nottingham |
"Actually ... I have to admit I had a bit of a cry at midday reflecting on everything that has happened....
I suppose the good thing is that we can at least see some light at the tunnel end "
There were quite a few tears at the vacc centre. My patient and I both shed a few. |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"It’s quite a somber day to be honest, we’ve spent a little time together as a team talking through the past year.
We’ve averaged just over two deaths a day for the past 365 days yet that figure doesn’t really tell the story as most of them occurred over a 4 month period. We had a single day in which 22 sadly lost their fight which outnumbered the staff caring for them, most of us worked over 18 hours that day, a number of us simply slept in the staff room prior to our next shift. In this time we’ve also lost a senior nurse from our team who died in our care and have had another two who will never work their role again as a combination of the affects of the virus on their physicality and perhaps the mental impact have made that impossible. We only have 2 people in our team who haven’t suffered from the virus, both have joined us in the past 3 months.
I’ve been fortunate to meet a number of Afghanistan veterans in a work capacity a few years ago and was always struck by their anger. The media made a focus on a figure of 465 KIA which the army suffered during the campaign yet it didn’t really paint a true picture of what they had lived, 20 times that figure had been injured, a large number had suffered limb loss through iED’s and had their lives shattered.
Fast forward 6 years and I find myself in the same place, we have helped thousands survive over the last 12 months but for the 700+ who have died within our trust their are a thousand plus who will never be the same.
Those survivors coming off ventilation resemble an arm that’s been in a plaster cast for 6 weeks, they are physically ruined. Removed ventilation tubes with dead cells gathered from the larynx are a tell tale sign that the infection has at least temporarily cost the patient their ability to speak for the coming months whilst they undergo speech therapy in an effort to regain communication. The damage to lungs, hearts, kidneys can be equally bad. They will in time walk (or be wheeled) away under the title of survivor but I feel for those people with a black period of their life where they have nothing but the vivid dreams that a medically induced coma can bring. I hate to say it but with some I question whether survival was the best result, that’s not a judgement for me to make but seeing the future impact on what are often young, healthy individuals is heart breaking.
I’m due to assemble with my team at 8pm, socially distanced of course. I’ll reflect on a lot; the dead, the survivors but also those who cared for them. It’s been a horrific 12 months."
If I was still in America if you talk to someone in the military you say “thank you for your service” as a almost automatic reaction...... I have started saying it to those who I know work in the NHS, be that doctors, nurses and all the support staff |
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"It’s quite a somber day to be honest, we’ve spent a little time together as a team talking through the past year.
We’ve averaged just over two deaths a day for the past 365 days yet that figure doesn’t really tell the story as most of them occurred over a 4 month period. We had a single day in which 22 sadly lost their fight which outnumbered the staff caring for them, most of us worked over 18 hours that day, a number of us simply slept in the staff room prior to our next shift. In this time we’ve also lost a senior nurse from our team who died in our care and have had another two who will never work their role again as a combination of the affects of the virus on their physicality and perhaps the mental impact have made that impossible. We only have 2 people in our team who haven’t suffered from the virus, both have joined us in the past 3 months.
I’ve been fortunate to meet a number of Afghanistan veterans in a work capacity a few years ago and was always struck by their anger. The media made a focus on a figure of 465 KIA which the army suffered during the campaign yet it didn’t really paint a true picture of what they had lived, 20 times that figure had been injured, a large number had suffered limb loss through iED’s and had their lives shattered.
Fast forward 6 years and I find myself in the same place, we have helped thousands survive over the last 12 months but for the 700+ who have died within our trust their are a thousand plus who will never be the same.
Those survivors coming off ventilation resemble an arm that’s been in a plaster cast for 6 weeks, they are physically ruined. Removed ventilation tubes with dead cells gathered from the larynx are a tell tale sign that the infection has at least temporarily cost the patient their ability to speak for the coming months whilst they undergo speech therapy in an effort to regain communication. The damage to lungs, hearts, kidneys can be equally bad. They will in time walk (or be wheeled) away under the title of survivor but I feel for those people with a black period of their life where they have nothing but the vivid dreams that a medically induced coma can bring. I hate to say it but with some I question whether survival was the best result, that’s not a judgement for me to make but seeing the future impact on what are often young, healthy individuals is heart breaking.
I’m due to assemble with my team at 8pm, socially distanced of course. I’ll reflect on a lot; the dead, the survivors but also those who cared for them. It’s been a horrific 12 months."
Charli throughout this pandemic your post's have been harrowing,inspiring, informative and a beacon of truth through the tidal wave of bullshit that's been posted on here and sadly still is.
I find myself in awe of you if I'm honest,I am not the sycophantic type in fact I hate sycophants with a passion but I can't help but admire your hard work dedication and ability to keep going throughout all of this.
Also your brilliant at silencing the naysayers.
All I can say is echo what Fabio said.
Thank you for your service, whilst many may knock the NHS I can't find anything but gratitude and appreciation for everything.
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"What an emotional day. Vaccinating when we've held a 1 minute silence. 100s of staff and patients fell silent. You could feel the raw emotion in the room. Thank goodness we're coming out of this nightmare, albeit slowly.
Take care of each other. Tomorrow is never guaranteed xx
Agree completely. Those of us that have survived this pandemic without being affected by the loss of family or friends should think about how lucky we are rather than whinging about the restrictions. Hopefully when things get better we will be grateful for what we have and be kinder to those around us."
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"If I was still in America if you talk to someone in the military you say “thank you for your service” as a almost automatic reaction...... I have started saying it to those who I know work in the NHS, be that doctors, nurses and all the support staff "
I’ve spent enough time around the 82nd and 101st airborne to know the custom well. I think years after Vietnam as a whole the country realised how poorly they had treated the young Men and women who served and adjusted behaviour to better serve the future. The American pride in its flag and services are perhaps a little unBritish but I think it’s to be applauded.
It’s a lovely thing to say, In honesty I feel it’s more applicable to the many young staff. We have 5 members of our team under the age of 22 and I am amazed at what they’ve seen, endured and worked with, all on a backdrop of a restricted existence in the years where they should be out living life to its full. It’s hard not to stand in awe of them in truth.
It’s a privilege to be involved in what are for some the darkest moments of their lives, whatever the outcome just to have that person and their families trust and be able to provide any level of positivity is important. It’s been a very sad year but I’ve met some amazing people and have been fortunate to walk away from this 12 months knowing I did what I could.
I don’t think anyone in the NHS feels anything but a slight embarrassment at being thanked, clapped or heaven forbid being given a covid medal... we all chose to be here, we all wanted to help as to walk away would be too hard.
I appreciate your words, ty x |
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"Actually ... I have to admit I had a bit of a cry at midday reflecting on everything that has happened....
I suppose the good thing is that we can at least see some light at the tunnel end "
Let's just hope it isn't the lights of an oncoming mutation train! Fingers crossed..... |
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