Maintain pressure on reforms to protect NHSAndy Burnham thanks nurses for 'resilience' during big freeze
Health secretary Andy Burnham has thanked NHS and social care staff for their ‘exceptional bravery and commitment’ during Britain’s recent cold weather
In a message, Mr Burnham said the freezing weather may continue in some parts of the country, presenting extra challenges for frontline staff who go “beyond the call of duty” to provide care to people who might otherwise have been unable to access services.
He praised the “passion, dedication and professionalism” of staff members throughout the weather-related difficulties.
“The resilience the NHS as a whole has demonstrated is a tribute to all those who work for it. It also shows how the strength of planning for swine flu and winter pressures has brought wider dividends this year,” he said.
“For those of you contending with transport disruptions and school closures, just getting to work will have been a challenge.
“So to all of you who have gone the extra mile, and to all of you who I know will continue to treat patients and to care for people using social care services to the very best of your abilities during the rest of winter, I would like to offer my sincere thanks and ongoing support.”
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Anonymous | 19-Jan-2010 7:56 pm
No mention of a bonus then, unlike DOH staff. I wonder how many of them got in the bad weather.
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Anonymous | 19-Jan-2010 8:32 pm
Yet another platitude from our beloved boss. It means nothing. He thanks us for all our efforts, but watch out if you don't get in to work because his minions are weilding a big stick to beat you with if you are abscent. A carrot and stick approach? Not realy, there is no carrot, just the stick. Perhaps he could negotiate reduced prices for us, whereas we could trade in these platitudes to pay our bills, something like a voucher system. I often wish I could pay my bills with platitudes. I could have retired by now.
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Heidi McNair | 7-Feb-2010 12:11 pm
That's very kind of him to thank us. I was one who had to stay over at someones house as I couldn't get home and I was early the next day. One time I nearly had to get a helicopter to the door because the emails we received were more or less "You will come into work come hell or high water"!
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