11/04/2020
As social distancing and sheltering in place has become an unusual norm, and as we continue to combat the global pandemic of COVID-19, a lot of deserved focus and appreciation around this time has centred around NHS Nurses and Doctors. Three days ago, the world celebrated World Health Day on the 7th of April, with the year 2020 being designated the year of the Nurse and the Midwife by the World Health Organization. This pandemic has reminded us and shone a light on the everyday heroes that live among us. In spite of the challenges and stresses that they face, the added pressure on the health care system, as well as personal emotional and physical demands, they continue to be there to take care of our loved ones by providing essential care.
Here at Loving Angels Care we are especially proud of our carers, who have remained committed to providing high quality specialised care services, whilst also adhering to the highest levels of hygiene and cleanliness to ensure the safety of not only themselves, but our service users. Some of the amazing and selfless things they have done include leaving their children and their families at home to go and provide care in the community. These acts place them at the very forefront of this pandemic.
In these trying times, we often observe that the best of the human spirit comes to the fore. The dedication and service of our carers, and health professionals everywhere is evidence of this. For if they did not carry on vulnerable people would be left without care, and without essentials such as food and water. These unsung heroes on the frontline make all the difference and so often go unrecognised.
It has been refreshing to see over the past couple of days the praise and appreciation that has been given to healthcare workers, from the general public to large corporations alike. Gestures such as Emirates Airlines posting pictures of their employees holding up “Thank You” cards in different languages to express gratitude, to Disneylands across the world doing the same, but notably the Cinderella Castle in the USA shining blue throughout the day, as a beacon of hope and gratitude. These acts just highlight the fact that there is no “I” in team and that there is need to show appreciation and compassion to our fellow man. It’s one thing providing care to the vulnerable and those in need, but it’s another thing doing so whilst endangering your own safety. As Jim Stovall once said
“You need to be aware of what others are doing, applaud their efforts, acknowledge their successes, and encourage them in their pursuits. When we all help one another, everybody wins."