During a call to Homerton University Hospital in Hackney he spoke to doctors and nurses about the
In a message of thanks he told them he was telling his own children on a daily basis about the sacrifices medical staff are making. Image: Prince William held a video call with staff at the Homerton University Hospital in east London
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Dr Carlo Prina, consultant physician and clinical lead for acute ambulatory care, described how the severity of the situation had become clear before Christmas.
He told William: Things probably hit a major crisis point around the four-day Christmas weekend which is when the already enhanced levels of staffing that we had were no longer adequate and we had to mobilise large amounts of extra doctors and nurses.
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The Duke of Cambridge has ensured that his children know about the sacrifices NHS frontline workers are making during the coronavirus pandemic he revealed in a recent video chat with NHS staff.
Speaking to staff at Homerton University Hospital in East London, shared on the official social media accounts on January 8th 2021, William said that he and Kate “and all the children talk about all of you guys every day, so we’re making sure the children understand all of the sacrifices that all of you are making, so thank you so, so much.”
Homerton University Hospital is currently treating at least 200 COVID-19 patients and is dealing with rising caseloads as another surge of the coronavirus hits the United Kingdom. William spoke to staff members about how they’re working through the surging case numbers and how their mental health is holding up.
The Duke of Cambridge has revealed he talks to his children “every day” about NHS staff so they understand the “sacrifices” medical workers make treating coronavirus patients.
William’s comments were made during a video call with staff from Homerton University Hospital in East London when he was told events now were “worse than the first wave”.
One senior nurse said queues of people waiting to be vaccinated at the hospital offered hope but the way out of the health crisis was for the public to “stay at home” during the lockdown.
Speaking on Thursday, the duke who is joint patron of NHS Charities Together, said: “A huge thank you for all the hard work, the sleepless nights, the lack of sleep, the anxiety, the exhaustion and everything that you are doing, we are so grateful. You are all in my thoughts.
The Duke of Cambridge has revealed he talks to his children “every day” about NHS staff so they understand the “sacrifices” medical workers make treating coronavirus patients.
William’s comments were made during a video call with staff from Homerton University Hospital in East London when he was told events now were “worse than the first wave”.
One senior nurse said queues of people waiting to be vaccinated at the hospital offered hope but the way out of the health crisis was for the public to “stay at home” during the lockdown.
Speaking on Thursday, the duke who is joint patron of NHS Charities Together, said: “A huge thank you for all the hard work, the sleepless nights, the lack of sleep, the anxiety, the exhaustion and everything that you are doing, we are so grateful. You are all in my thoughts.