Back in March, we dedicated the cover of Grazia to the NHS workers on the frontline of the coronavirus crisis: the doctors, nurses and paramedics risking their lives to save others.
Since then, of course, thousands have died of Covid-19, many in tragic circumstances, unable to say final goodbyes to loved ones. Meanwhile, over 200 healthcare workers in the UK have now died during this pandemic, and their colleagues are dealing with their own grief, as well as the emotional trauma of witnessing harrowing stories playing out every day.
The Intensive Care Society provides emotional support to ICU professionals through personal counselling, group sessions and online resources. This video has been released as part of their #intensivelycaring campaign to mark the 50th anniversary of the organisation.
‘Every ICU worker is facing traumas of their own as well as coping with the extremes of a new unknown virus, unprecedented numbers of patients, personal danger of infection, colleagues falling ill and the loss of scores of people in our care,’ says Dr Ganesh Suntharalingam, president of the Intensive Care Society. ‘We are used to handling pressure. But now we are working in battle zone conditions. We are coming into work each day knowing our own personal experience will be as devastating as it was yesterday and the day before. The post-trauma aftermath will be equally difficult to bear.’
In our lifetimes, 1 in 6 of us will require admission to intensive care. So, if you can, please click here to donate and help support the frontline heroes continuing to put themselves at risk for the rest of us.
Read all of the good news and acts of kindness we've seen during lockdown...
Good News Worth Sharing - Grazia
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1 of 24Captain Tom Moore Receives 40,000 Birthday Cards For His 100th Birthday
The 99-year-old war veteran has now raised over £28million for the NHS and is set to receive a Pride of Britain award.
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2 of 24Clearer Skies And Returning Wildlife Offer Hope On The 50th Anniversary Of Earth Day
'The pandemic has shown people will change their behaviour if it's for the health of their families.'
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3 of 24Brad Pitt Hosted The Weather Segment On John Krasinski’s YouTube Series – And It Was Hilarious
'Looks pretty good, yeah.'
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4 of 24A 90-Year-Old Woman Has Raised £260,000 By Climbing A Mountain's Worth Of Stairs
Margaret Payne says she was inspired by Captain Tom Moore.
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5 of 24Captain Tom Moore Has Been Inundated With Fan Messages, Birthday Cards And Army Support
There's even a huge social media campaign to have him knighted for raising over £14million for the NHS.
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6 of 24NHS Staff Are Being Offered Free Holidays In A New Campaign To #TreatOurNHS
'Nurses say we're offering a light at the end of the tunnel.'
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7 of 24A 99-Year-Old Man Has Raised £2Million For The NHS Doing Laps In His Garden
Captain Tom Moore had hoped to raise £1,000 doing 100 laps before his 100th birthday.
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8 of 24#ClapForNHS Has Inspired A Public Appeal For Donations To NHS Staff
NHS Charities Together has asked people to show their appreciation by texting their donation line and giving £5.
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9 of 24Scientists Have Developed A Life-Saving Box To Protect Doctors From Covid-19
This low-cost simple box device is needed by hospitals across the country, now scientists just need the funding.
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10 of 24China Has Reported No New Covid-19 Deaths For The First Time Since January
The number of new cases is also decreasing.
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11 of 24Watch The Zoom-Bombing Performance From The Cast Of Hamilton
Aubrey missed out on seeing Hamiltion because of coronavirus – but John Krasinski arranged a special performance.
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12 of 24Neighbours Are Having Socially Distant Cuppas On Their Driveways To Combat Loneliness
After one person posted their neighbourly routine on Twitter, it turns out loads more are getting involved.
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13 of 24This Family’s Les Mis Rendition Went So Viral It Cheered Up More People Than They Ever Expected
The video of their rendition of One More Day: lockdown edition has had nearly nine million views…
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14 of 24A Company Is Reprinting Wedding Invitations For 100 Couples Who Had To Cancel Because Of Coronavirus
'We hope this small gesture helps put a smile on their faces.'
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15 of 24John Krasinski Has Started A YouTube Series Highlighting Good News Around The World And It’s Hilarious
His first episode features an interview with former co-star Steve Carell...
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16 of 24Uber Is Giving 300,000 Free Trips And Meals To NHS Staff
'We hope we can help in a small way with meals and transportation as they work tirelessly day and night.'
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17 of 24Pet Adoptions Are On The Rise Around The World
Social-distancing and self-isolation are encouraging many to take in a furry friend…
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18 of 24More Than 500,000 People Have Volunteered To Help The NHS Fight Coronavirus
'To all of you, and all the former NHS staff who are coming back into the service, I say thank you on behalf of the entire country.'
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19 of 24A Milkman In London Has Received 1500 New Customers
'They've been superb, I've even had thank you letters.'
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20 of 24Venice Canal Has Turned Blue Again, Air Pollution Is Falling And Fish Are Returning To Waterways
The environment has responded quickly to the drop in tourism and socialising.
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21 of 24A Parking Company Is Offering Free Parking To All NHS Workers
22 of 24You Can Buy Vouchers To Support Your Local Restaurants During The Coronavirus Crisis
Buy it now, redeem it when this is all over...
23 of 24A Gin Distillery In Dundee Is Switching Production To Hand Sanitiser
It comes after care groups in the area ran out themselves.
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24 of 24An Orchestra Is Offering Free Concerts Outside The Homes Of People Self-Isolating
'People just have to open their doors or windows to uplift them and give them the emotional support they need.'