We owe them so much!
While many of us are looking forward to the festive few days, for many medical workers the reality is working long hours throughout Christmas week, amplified by the ongoing staff issues. "We've just got to get on with it," a Leeds pharmacy technician said.
"I’ll just move my own Christmas Day to Boxing Day, which is fine, probably a nice meal with family and friends." Speaking about how she feels ahead of the day, Sophie said: "I don’t really know what to expect. I opted to work Christmas, it’s a new experience and then I can go back home to my family in London for New Year and have a week off.
Jo Jo who works on the chaplaincy team said: "As a Christian, Christmas is always a special time of year for me, and I try to make this a special time for patients and staff too by making as many visits as I can to wards. Whilst on my visits I offer communion, say prayers and chat." Sam said: "I used to work as a waiter and we always had to work over Christmas, so I’m fine about it, it’s my turn. I’ll try to be even more bubbly than I usually am – I might even wear a Christmas hat.
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