[Doug]

I use to have to work Christmas Day when I was at the Hospital. I loved it, the camaraderie across the ranks and with the patients made getting up and making the extra effort to sparkle worth while, which is great when you’re on the wards and not a lot is happening…..

At sharp end you can only have respect for how many of our doctors, nurses and emergency crews cope with an often increased work load. Expectant mothers often pop with the excitement of the day which is nice, but all too often our nurses have to face the scum who end up in A&E through the drink and utter irresponsibility.

I also think you should remember those at the other end of the Health and Social Care Sector, The Care workers in the community and our care homes, they have to work through the season too and all to often don’t get the credit that’s deserved.

Perhaps also a thought for the voluntary sector who shelter and feed the homeless and those less fortunate than ourselves.