North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust chief’s letter of thanks to veterans for VE Day
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Julie Gillon, chief executive of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust gives a ‘huge thank you’ in the letter on behalf of the trust and the wider Tees Valley health care community.
She reflects on the similarities between the adversities of the Second World War and the current coronavirus emergency.
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Ms Gillon says: “Though we may not be able to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day in the way that we want to, know that from behind closed doors, we are all reflecting on the bravery, solidarity and tenacity of those who fought all those years ago.
“Fast forward to the 21st century and here we are again with another fight on our hands. But deep set in both are a set of strong values, for us, putting our patients first and improving health outcomes for each and every one of our public.”
Although the months ahead are uncertain, she added her team of clinicians are committed to caring for our communities.
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Hide AdMs Gillon added: “So whether you are in isolation with family, or if you are on your own, know that just around the corner you have a team of clinicians who are thinking of you on this very special day.”
She ended by reciting a fitting poem for the current situation which read as follows:
And when this is all over
We’ll knock on our friends’ doors
And go to every party
And say ‘I love you’ more.
And when this is all over
Through bad, we will see the good
Because whenever we are together
We’ll appreciate it, as we should.
And when this is all over
And we are no longer in this pain
We’ll know to never take for granted
Those little things again.