In at the deep end: George works with nurses and doctors treating COVID patients A SIXTH-form student has revealed how his desire to help during the pandemic led to him supporting doctors and nurses on the COVID frontline at Hillingdon Hospital. George Ryan hopes his account of the harrowing scenes he witnessed will serve as a warning to others about the importance of following COVID rules. The 18-year-old’s main duties involved supporting patients by taking observations, helping with meals and transporting them to other areas. George, who is volunteering with St John Ambulance, said the motivation to assist outweighs the risks he faces.