The Queen has awarded the prestigious George Cross to the NHS for 73 years of care.
Well deserved.
"The Queen has awarded the George Cross, the UK’s most esteemed award for heroism, to the NHS on the 73rd anniversary of its foundation.
Recognising the work of NHS staff across the four nations of the UK, the Queen praised their “courage, compassion and dedication” over more than 70 years of service.
In a personal, handwritten message, she wrote: “It is with great pleasure, on behalf of a grateful nation, that I award the George Cross to the National Health Services of the United Kingdom.
“This award recognises all NHS staff, past and present, across all disciplines and all four nations.
“Collectively, over more than seven decades, they have supported the people of our country with courage, compassion and dedication, demonstrating the highest standards of public service."
-- Edited by Syl on Monday 5th of July 2021 12:10:56 PM
John Doe said
Jul 5 7:54 PM, 2021
Syl wrote:
The Queen has awarded the prestigious George Cross to the NHS for 73 years of care.
Well deserved.
"The Queen has awarded the George Cross, the UK’s most esteemed award for heroism, to the NHS on the 73rd anniversary of its foundation.
Recognising the work of NHS staff across the four nations of the UK, the Queen praised their “courage, compassion and dedication” over more than 70 years of service.
In a personal, handwritten message, she wrote: “It is with great pleasure, on behalf of a grateful nation, that I award the George Cross to the National Health Services of the United Kingdom.
“This award recognises all NHS staff, past and present, across all disciplines and all four nations.
“Collectively, over more than seven decades, they have supported the people of our country with courage, compassion and dedication, demonstrating the highest standards of public service."
-- Edited by Syl on Monday 5th of July 2021 12:10:56 PM
Very well deserved indeed Syl.
Digger said
Jul 6 9:41 AM, 2021
I'm not sure all the cancer sufferers and their families would agree. There were individuals who gave their lives within the NHS during COVID, sure. But as an organisation, the NHS still has a lot to live up to and I can still see those empty corridors with silly staff dancing for TikTok while people had to forego cancer treatment.
Syl said
Jul 6 12:58 PM, 2021
On the other hand, the NHS has saved countless millions of lives.
The Christie hospital founded in Manchester joined the NHS from their start in 1948, they treat up to 60,000 patients a year and are one of the finest cancer treatment centres in the world.
Unless you pay for private health care (I never have) they have looked after us from birth.
Magica said
Jul 7 12:23 AM, 2021
I can't fault the NHS at all. They deserve a medal, but they deserve a pay rise more.🤔
Digger said
Jul 7 1:00 AM, 2021
Magica wrote:
I can't fault the NHS at all. They deserve a medal, but they deserve a pay rise more.🤔
You see, I don't agree. They are doing their job in the profession they chose to take. They're not saints or angels. They join the medical profession because it's a job with good prospects and a chance to help others. There are other people who also deserve better pay and accolades...the carers in nursing homes, for example, who also risked their lives but get piss poor pay. Nobody clapped for them. Then there's all the shop workers at supermarkets who had to keep going to work while the rest of the country took furlough and still got paid. They had to mix every day with the potentially infected, and quite a few died, so that we could all eat. Nobody clapped for them.
The NHS as an organisation has received this medal...not the staff as individuals. I think it's symptomatic of today's woke mindset to lionise NHS workers as though they are some kind of elite body of super beings. They're not. They just people doing their job.
-- Edited by Digger on Wednesday 7th of July 2021 01:02:54 AM
Syl said
Jul 7 1:07 AM, 2021
I think all of the above, carers, shop workers, delivery drivers, taxi drivers, bus drivers, etc....all of the people who went to work every day instead of staying indoors trying to avoid mixing with others, they all deserve a medal. But like you say, it's the organisation that has recieved the honour not the individuals.
It wouldn't seem appropriate handing over the George Cross to Aldi or Asda.
Digger said
Jul 7 10:44 PM, 2021
Syl wrote:
I think all of the above, carers, shop workers, delivery drivers, taxi drivers, bus drivers, etc....all of the people who went to work every day instead of staying indoors trying to avoid mixing with others, they all deserve a medal. But like you say, it's the organisation that has recieved the honour not the individuals.
It wouldn't seem appropriate handing over the George Cross to Aldi or Asda.
It wouldn't surprise me if they did
Syl said
Jul 7 11:38 PM, 2021
I think honouring the NHS for looking after the nations health for 73 years, especially after this pandemic has taken it's toll, is a good thing.
Whether everyone who works in the NHS, can bask in the glory is a different matter.
Whilst many have gone above and beyond, I think quite a few GP's have had a good rest.
Anonymous said
Jul 8 10:19 AM, 2021
Syl wrote:
I think honouring the NHS for looking after the nations health for 73 years, especially after this pandemic has taken it's toll, is a good thing.
Whether everyone who works in the NHS, can bask in the glory is a different matter. Whilst many have gone above and beyond, I think quite a few GP's have had a good rest.
I agree with this. i have a suspicion that this will be the way that it is forever. Telephone appointments only and you can only get to see the doctor if you have been half eaten by a lion.
Syl said
Jul 8 12:21 PM, 2021
I couldn't even get a telephone app a few weeks ago. I had to diagnose myself (probably better than the GP would anyway) and order appropriate meds online.
John Doe said
Jul 8 7:55 PM, 2021
Syl wrote:
I couldn't even get a telephone app a few weeks ago. I had to diagnose myself (probably better than the GP would anyway) and order appropriate meds online.
The health service was much better in the good old days.
Digger said
Jul 8 9:59 PM, 2021
Syl wrote:
Whether everyone who works in the NHS, can bask in the glory is a different matter.
One doesn't applaud the tenor for clearing his throat
Syl said
Jul 8 11:43 PM, 2021
Digger wrote:
Syl wrote:
Whether everyone who works in the NHS, can bask in the glory is a different matter.
One doesn't applaud the tenor for clearing his throat
The tenor is not in the business of saving lives.
John Doe said
Jul 9 12:37 AM, 2021
Personally I have no idea how they deal emotionally with all the endless pain and death not to mention the punishing hours they often have to work.
Syl said
Jul 9 4:12 PM, 2021
I think you must be born with a special gene that can cope with all that, one that enables you to detach yourself emotionally, I don't think I have it.
Digger said
Jul 9 8:15 PM, 2021
John Doe wrote:
Personally I have no idea how they deal emotionally with all the endless pain and death not to mention the punishing hours they often have to work.
When it's your job you deal with it. I was married to a copper for years and some of the stuff he saw was ghastly.
John Doe said
Jul 9 9:49 PM, 2021
Digger wrote:
John Doe wrote:
Personally I have no idea how they deal emotionally with all the endless pain and death not to mention the punishing hours they often have to work.
When it's your job you deal with it. I was married to a copper for years and some of the stuff he saw was ghastly.
Then after seeing you without makeup in the morning the poor bugger had to go to work.
Digger said
Jul 10 11:39 PM, 2021
John Doe wrote:
Digger wrote:
John Doe wrote:
Personally I have no idea how they deal emotionally with all the endless pain and death not to mention the punishing hours they often have to work.
When it's your job you deal with it. I was married to a copper for years and some of the stuff he saw was ghastly.
Then after seeing you without makeup in the morning the poor bugger had to go to work.
Even worse!
John Doe said
Jul 11 12:19 AM, 2021
Digger wrote:
John Doe wrote:
Digger wrote:
John Doe wrote:
Personally I have no idea how they deal emotionally with all the endless pain and death not to mention the punishing hours they often have to work.
When it's your job you deal with it. I was married to a copper for years and some of the stuff he saw was ghastly.
Then after seeing you without makeup in the morning the poor bugger had to go to work.
The Queen has awarded the prestigious George Cross to the NHS for 73 years of care.
Well deserved.
"The Queen has awarded the George Cross, the UK’s most esteemed award for heroism, to the NHS on the 73rd anniversary of its foundation.
Recognising the work of NHS staff across the four nations of the UK, the Queen praised their “courage, compassion and dedication” over more than 70 years of service.
In a personal, handwritten message, she wrote: “It is with great pleasure, on behalf of a grateful nation, that I award the George Cross to the National Health Services of the United Kingdom.
“This award recognises all NHS staff, past and present, across all disciplines and all four nations.
“Collectively, over more than seven decades, they have supported the people of our country with courage, compassion and dedication, demonstrating the highest standards of public service."
Queen awards the George Cross to the NHS on its 73rd anniversary | The Independent
-- Edited by Syl on Monday 5th of July 2021 12:10:56 PM
Very well deserved indeed Syl.
The Christie hospital founded in Manchester joined the NHS from their start in 1948, they treat up to 60,000 patients a year and are one of the finest cancer treatment centres in the world.
Unless you pay for private health care (I never have) they have looked after us from birth.
You see, I don't agree. They are doing their job in the profession they chose to take. They're not saints or angels. They join the medical profession because it's a job with good prospects and a chance to help others. There are other people who also deserve better pay and accolades...the carers in nursing homes, for example, who also risked their lives but get piss poor pay. Nobody clapped for them. Then there's all the shop workers at supermarkets who had to keep going to work while the rest of the country took furlough and still got paid. They had to mix every day with the potentially infected, and quite a few died, so that we could all eat. Nobody clapped for them.
The NHS as an organisation has received this medal...not the staff as individuals. I think it's symptomatic of today's woke mindset to lionise NHS workers as though they are some kind of elite body of super beings. They're not. They just people doing their job.
-- Edited by Digger on Wednesday 7th of July 2021 01:02:54 AM
I think all of the above, carers, shop workers, delivery drivers, taxi drivers, bus drivers, etc....all of the people who went to work every day instead of staying indoors trying to avoid mixing with others, they all deserve a medal.
But like you say, it's the organisation that has recieved the honour not the individuals.
It wouldn't seem appropriate handing over the George Cross to Aldi or Asda.
It wouldn't surprise me if they did
Whether everyone who works in the NHS, can bask in the glory is a different matter.
Whilst many have gone above and beyond, I think quite a few GP's have had a good rest.
I agree with this. i have a suspicion that this will be the way that it is forever. Telephone appointments only and you can only get to see the doctor if you have been half eaten by a lion.
The health service was much better in the good old days.
One doesn't applaud the tenor for clearing his throat
The tenor is not in the business of saving lives.
Personally I have no idea how they deal emotionally with all the endless pain and death not to mention the punishing hours they often have to work.
When it's your job you deal with it. I was married to a copper for years and some of the stuff he saw was ghastly.
Then after seeing you without makeup in the morning the poor bugger had to go to work.
Even worse!