Lyndsey Walker, paediatric oncology nurse at Ipswich Hospital. Picture: WARREN PAGE/PAGEPIX (Image: Pagepix Ltd.07976 935738)
As growing numbers have fallen ill during the coronavirus pandemic, these workers for the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) - which runs the two hospitals - have put themselves at risk to help others.
Yet they’ve been saving lives long before Covid-19 struck - in children’s wards, A&E departments, operating theatres and in the community.
Sarah Sands, matron at Colchester Hospital. Picture: STEVE BRADING (Image: STEVE BRADING PHOTOGRAPHY)
Much of their work is behind the scenes, out of view - but has been brought into even sharper focus by the Covid-19 crisis.
Matron for cardiorespiratory and stroke, Darren Evans, with chief nurse Melissa Dowdeswell and medicine matron Tasha Machell. Picture: EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (Image: Archant)
Lisa Nobes, chief nurse for NHS Ipswich and East Suffolk, NHS West Suffolk and NHS North East Essex clinical commissioning groups, said: “There’s no doubt that during this time of coranvirus we value their work even more and thank them for everything they are doing.
“This is a difficult time for many, but it is cheering that there is so much community spirit present, with people looking out for each other.”
Nurse Luigi Giacintucci, who works at Colchester Hospital. Pictire: WARREN PAGE/PAGEPIX (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
? Do you know a nurse who would like to thank and praise on International Nurses Day? Email head of news Andrew Papworth and we will include it in our next NHS community heroes round-up.
Karen Moss, Neonatal Unit sister at Colchester Hospital. Picture: EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (Image: Archant)
Tim Cardew, emergency department nurse at Ipswich Hospital. Picture: EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (Image: Archant)
Diane Coe, Shotley Ward sister at Ipswich Hospital. Picture: EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (Image: Archant)
Sue Brixey, Saxmundham Ward sister at Ipswich Hospital. Picture: STEVE BRADING (Image: STEVE BRADING PHOTOGRAPHY)
Lisa Morley, Great Tey ward sister at Colchester Hospital. Picture: WARREN PAGE/PAGEPIX (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Louie Horne, Muscular Skeletal (MSK) Surgery Division matron at Ipswich Hospital. Picture: WARREN PAGE/PAGEPIX (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Community modern matrons Tisha Morelos, Teresa Walls and Michelle Fletcher. Picture: EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (Image: Archant)
Barry Gibson, north-west Suffolk integrated neighbourhood team manager. Picture: EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (Image: Archant)
Clare Allen, children�'s respiratory nurse at Ipswich Hospital. Picture: STEVE BRADING (Image: STEVE BRADING PHOTOGRAPHY)
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