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Speaking to the socially-distanced congregation, Helena said the nurses of today have faced the steepest learning curve of their careers during the pandemic before delivering a reading.
Helena opted for a colourful floral dress in keeping with kooky fashion sense, along with a red velvet face mask.
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Beaming: Helena was in good spirits as she made her way into the service in the capital to pay tribute to nurses in the wake of the Covid pandemic
Nurses have been praised for putting others before themselves “even in the face of death” as their contribution amid the pandemic was recognised at Westminster Abbey.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and actress Helena Bonham Carter, who is a descendant of healthcare pioneer Florence Nightingale, gave readings during the service.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock and shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth were also among the socially distanced congregation of 60 people, and the event was live streamed.
Matt Hancock and Boris Johnson (Victoria Jones/PA)
Giving an address, the Bishop of London, Dame Sarah Mullally, said: “Over the last year nurses, midwives and health visitors across the world have been a sign of hope.
Nurses have been praised for putting others before themselves “even in the face of death” as their contribution amid the pandemic was recognised at Westminster Abbey.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and actress Helena Bonham Carter, who is a descendant of healthcare pioneer Florence Nightingale, gave readings during the service.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock and shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth were also among the socially distanced congregation of 60 people, and the event was live streamed.
Matt Hancock and Boris Johnson (Victoria Jones/PA)
Giving an address, the Bishop of London, Dame Sarah Mullally, said: “Over the last year nurses, midwives and health visitors across the world have been a sign of hope.
Florence Nightingale would be “roaring” about the 1% pay rise offer for health staff, her relative Helena Bonham Carter has said.
The Crown star said the renowned nurse who became known as The Lady With the Lamp would challenge the offer as a “pitiful reflection” of their work in the past year.
The actress spoke after a service at Westminster Abbey which paid tribute to nurses and midwives for their work during the pandemic.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Health Secretary Matt Hancock also attended and met nurses after the event in London on Wednesday.
Bonham Carter, whose great-great-grandmother was Nightingale’s aunt, said nurses have “always been underappreciated”.