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I passed my exams!! I've never been so happy to be called 'satisfactory'. 🥳 I'm now in my last phase of studying medicine - the specialty blocks. Now to relax with a lovely coffee. What a year. . . . . . #medicine #medstudent #warwickmedicalschool #futuredoctor #medicalstudent #medicalschool #medschoollife #premed #student #inspiration #examresults #ipassed #mbchb #maturestudent #photographertodoctor #selfie #discoverunder2k (at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust) https://www.instagram.com/p/CK6rQydjvGs/?igshid=1khfge85ii8wk

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My project made the cover of Synergy - the Society of Radiographers' monthly magazine. It's lovely to see how appreciated Humans of the Pandemic is, particularly by specialties who don't often see the spotlight. Yet they play a vital role almost every patient's care; no less than making COVID diagnosis possible on chest xrays in the pandemic's early days. It was a privilege to meet Dawn, Haleem and Matthew (who offered some lovely words) and hear about how they felt and had adapted during June 2020. See the article at www.sor.org/news/humans-pandemic "Humans of the Pandemic" features portraits and thoughts from many roles incl. doctors, domestics, maternity, mortuary, nurses, pathology, pharmacy, physio, and surgery – to name a few. See the full project gallery on my link in bio, or humansofthepandemic.co.uk . . . . . #humansofthepandemic #radiology #radiography #radiographer #georgeeliothospital #coronavirus #covid19 #covid #virus #pandemic #photojournalism #medstudent #medicalstudent #nhs #nhsheroes #NHSstaff #thankyouNHS #supportthenhs #portraitsfornhsheroes #healthcareheroes #healthcareworkers #frontlineworkers #healthcare #nurse #doctor #xray #interventionalradiology #radiologist #radiologia #societyofradiographers (at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust) https://www.instagram.com/p/CK4SAZnjGyn/?igshid=1eyez888n95f5

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As the Biochemistry & Immunology Quality Lead, Vijay and her lab has rapidly adapted and implemented new testing capabilities. Despite increased workload and staffing pressures, she feels it has been “a really exciting time for laboratory services and pathology” as there is greater recognition for the “role [they] play in diagnostics and patient care.” She says “staff have really worked hard to keep the service going and keep the patient at the heart of everything we do.” Vijay is one of 67 NHS staff I photographed across George Eliot Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic first wave. "Humans of the Pandemic" features portraits and thoughts from many roles incl. doctors, domestics, maternity, mortuary, nurses, pathology, pharmacy, physio, and surgery – to name a few. See the full project gallery on my link in bio, or humansofthepandemic.co.uk Which is your favourite photo? Please share to give these amazing people some recognition for their incredible work. . . . . . #humansofthepandemic #biomedicalscientist #pathology #georgeeliothospital #coronavirus #covid19 #covid #pandemic #photojournalism #medstudent #medicalstudent #nhs #nhsheroes #NHSstaff #thankyouNHS #supportthenhs #portraitsfornhsheroes #healthcareheroes #healthcareworkers #frontlineworkers #portraitphotography #portraitoftheday #discoverunder2k #healthcare #nurse #surgeon #doctor #womeninstem #womeninmedicine (at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKwG9vKDUTM/?igshid=1ej4d3zagxazv

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Tom has “definitely felt better.” As a healthcare assistant, which helps fund his medical studies, his role has “become more diverse, with more senior staff relying on [newly honed] clinical and personal skills to support patients more holistically.” A&E staff are “not just trying to work out what [patients] are coming in with, but also trying to work out if they’re safe to be there.” He feels “NHS staff have been heralded as heroes and simultaneously treated with disdain” as weekly applause in solidarity contrasted with “government refusing to acknowledge the NHS funding gap.” He hopes the “altruism continues”. Tom, a second year medical student, is one of 67 NHS staff I photographed across George Eliot Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic first wave. "Humans of the Pandemic" features portraits and thoughts from many roles incl. doctors, domestics, maternity, mortuary, nurses, pathology, pharmacy, physio, and surgery – to name a few. See the full project gallery on my link in bio, or humansofthepandemic.co.uk Which is your favourite photo? Please share to give these amazing people some recognition for their incredible work. . . . . . #humansofthepandemic #warwickmedicalschool #healthcareassistant #HCA #georgeeliothospital #coronavirus #covid19 #covid #pandemic #photojournalism #medstudent #medicalstudent #nhs #nhsheroes #NHSstaff #thankyouNHS #supportthenhs #portraitsfornhsheroes #healthcareheroes #portraitphotography #portraitoftheday #discoverunder2k #healthcare #nurse #surgeon #doctor #doctorsofinstagram #emergencymedicine #resus #wearamask (at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKt-86Dj_5E/?igshid=yvtoxqdxft48

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Scott, a paramedic with West Midlands Ambulance Sevice. Scott is one of 67 NHS staff I photographed across George Eliot Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic first wave. "Humans of the Pandemic" features portraits and thoughts from many roles incl. doctors, domestics, maternity, mortuary, nurses, pathology, pharmacy, physio, and surgery – to name a few. See the full project gallery on my link in bio, or humansofthepandemic.co.uk Which is your favourite photo? Please share to give these amazing people some recognition for their incredible work. . . . . . #humansofthepandemic #paramedic #ambulance #wmas #emergencymedicine #georgeeliothospital #coronavirus #covid19 #covid #pandemic #photojournalism #medstudent #medicalstudent #nhs #nhsheroes #NHSstaff #thankyouNHS #supportthenhs #portraitsfornhsheroes #healthcareheroes #healthcareworkers #frontlineworkers #portraitphotography #portraitoftheday #discoverunder2k #healthcare #nurse #doctor #paramedicsofinstagram #wearamask (at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKq61uhDd77/?igshid=44k10wh2cdx4

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Sam, sister in the Coronary Care Unit. Sam is one of 67 NHS staff I photographed across George Eliot Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic first wave. "Humans of the Pandemic" features portraits and thoughts from many roles incl. doctors, domestics, maternity, mortuary, nurses, pathology, pharmacy, physio, and surgery – to name a few. See the full project gallery on my link in bio, or www.matthewthompson.co.uk/humans-of-the-pandemic Which is your favourite photo? Please share to give these amazing people some recognition for their incredible work. . . . . . #humansofthepandemic #cardiac #nurse #cardiacnurse #georgeeliothospital #coronavirus #covid19 #covid #virus #pandemic #photojournalism #medstudent #medicalstudent #nhs #nhsheroes #NHSstaff #thankyouNHS #portraitsfornhsheroes #healthcareheroes #frontlineworkers #discoverunder2k #portraitphotography #portraitoftheday #portrait #healthcare #surgeon #doctor #doctorsofinstagram #wearamask (at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKoJxe6Dj7P/?igshid=3qcgoev5rvxw

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Sam felt a “lack of control and uncertainty” as the pandemic disrupted her “very planned and structured” approach to developing teaching for medical and physician associate students. Once she accepted the rapidly changing situation, she “felt empowered to face whatever the next challenge was and channel creativity into remodelling our medical education programmes and supporting various trust projects.” She believes “I’m not special, I’m still fulfilling my role but it just looks different.” As half of the Technology Enhanced Learning Team, she supported staff to “think differently” and develop new learning opportunities including “interactive modules to replace face-to-face teaching.” Her team “worked tirelessly [to bring withdrawn students] back as part of the workforce initiative, providing them with academic, clinical and pastoral support.” She hopes the encouragement to innovate in medical education continues, while ensuring less digitally-literate users aren’t left behind through feedback from volunteer patients. She also hopes the reconsideration of minor problems that led to lower A&E numbers during the summer will continue, especially as we approach the pressures of winter. Sam is one of 67 NHS staff I photographed across George Eliot Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic first wave. "Humans of the Pandemic" features portraits and thoughts from many roles incl. doctors, domestics, maternity, mortuary, nurses, pathology, pharmacy, physio, and surgery – to name a few. See the full project gallery on my link in bio, or humansofthepandemic.co.uk Which is your favourite photo? Please share to give these amazing people some recognition for their incredible work. . . . . . #humansofthepandemic #medicaleducation #meded #georgeeliothospital #coronavirus #covid19 #covid #virus #pandemic #photojournalism #medstudent #medicalstudent #nhs #nhsheroes #NHSstaff #thankyouNHS #supportthenhs #portraitsfornhsheroes #healthcareheroes #healthcareworkers #frontlineworkers #portraitphotography #portraitoftheday #discoverunder3k #healthcare #nurse #surgeon #doctor #doctorsofinstagram #wearamask (at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKljzvID2H4/?igshid=1jpl1qpyl3hq0

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As a pharmacist, Rushabh Shah would usually be moving from ward to ward seeing patients, something that was more restricted during the pandemic. “However, the workers have worked unimaginably hard, sacrificing their family time to do the extra shifts that need covering. They have been adapting daily to the changes in guidance and taking a risk to themselves to treat all patients, not just the doctors and nurses that directly treat patients but also the support staff and allied healthcare professionals.” Rushabh is one of 67 NHS staff I photographed across George Eliot Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic first wave. "Humans of the Pandemic" features portraits and thoughts from many roles incl. doctors, domestics, maternity, mortuary, nurses, pathology, pharmacy, physio, and surgery – to name a few. See the full project gallery on my link in bio, or humansofthepandemic.co.uk Which is your favourite photo? Please share to give these amazing people some recognition for their incredible work. . . . . . #humansofthepandemic #pharmacist #hospitalpharmacist #georgeeliothospital #coronavirus #covid19 #covid #pandemic #photojournalism #medstudent #medicalstudent #hospital #nhs #nhsheroes #NHSstaff #thankyouNHS #supportthenhs #portraitsfornhsheroes #healthcareheroes #healthcareworkers #frontlineworkers #portraitphotography #portraitoftheday #discoverunder3k #healthcare #nurse #surgeon #doctor #doctorsofinstagram #wearamask (at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKJEBS3DWUN/?igshid=1p44kdrw4b5on

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Peter, a Procurement Category Manager, is proud and grateful to the frontline clinical staff keeping us safe. He says: “I think the NHS has won some admirers during the pandemic. We have all seen the outpouring of appreciation from the general public. That said we have also seen a lot of strain put on the NHS to manage the pandemic.” Peter is one of 67 NHS staff I photographed across George Eliot Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic first wave. "Humans of the Pandemic" features portraits and thoughts from many roles incl. doctors, domestics, maternity, mortuary, nurses, pathology, pharmacy, physio, and surgery – to name a few. See the full project gallery on my link in bio, or humansofthepandemic.co.uk Which is your favourite photo? Please share to give these amazing people some recognition for their incredible work. . . . . . #humansofthepandemic #procurement #PPE #georgeeliothospital #coronavirus #covid19 #covid #virus #pandemic #photojournalism #medstudent #medicalstudent #nhs #nhsheroes #NHSstaff #thankyouNHS #portraitsfornhsheroes #healthcareheroes #healthcareworkers #frontlineworkers #portraitphotography #portraitoftheday #portrait #healthcare #nurse #surgeon #doctor #doctorsofinstagram #wearamask https://www.instagram.com/p/CKGubcMD4rG/?igshid=da9r6z37aesp

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Nicola, a Healthcare Support Worker, found herself stressed, worried, anxious and tired, and particularly worried about the impact on her family. “Many of my colleagues will have dealt with many awful things during this time and I know it will have affected many peoples mental health.” Nicola is one of 67 NHS staff I photographed across George Eliot Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic first wave. "Humans of the Pandemic" features portraits and thoughts from many roles incl. doctors, domestics, maternity, mortuary, nurses, pathology, pharmacy, physio, and surgery – to name a few. See the full project gallery on my link in bio, or humansofthepandemic.co.uk Which is your favourite photo? Please share to give these amazing people some recognition for their incredible work. . . . . . #humansofthepandemic #HCA #healthcareassistant #georgeeliothospital #coronavirus #covid19 #covid #virus #pandemic #photojournalism #medstudent #medicalstudent #nhs #nhsheroes #NHSstaff #thankyouNHS #portraitsfornhsheroes #healthcareheroes #healthcareworkers #frontlineworkers #portraitphotography #portraitoftheday #portrait #healthcare #nurse #surgeon #doctor #doctorsofinstagram #wearamask (at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKEzs3kDyDU/?igshid=2x3tbs4jx3yg

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Midwifery student Nicky “opted in to work during the pandemic”, which left her “worried for vulnerable people but glad the hospital is taking measures to protect patients and staff.” She says “it’s been hard with staff shortages and isolations, but there have been a lot of people coming forward to help.” She hopes “NHS staff continue to get the recognition they deserve.” Nicky is one of 67 NHS staff I photographed across George Eliot Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic first wave. "Humans of the Pandemic" features portraits and thoughts from many roles incl. doctors, domestics, maternity, mortuary, nurses, pathology, pharmacy, physio, and surgery – to name a few. See the full project gallery on my link in bio, or humansofthepandemic.co.uk Which is your favourite photo? Please share to give these amazing people some recognition for their incredible work. . . . . . #humansofthepandemic #midwife #midwifery #maternity #student #georgeeliothospital #coronavirus #covid19 #covid #virus #pandemic #photojournalism #medstudent #medicalstudent #nhs #nhsheroes #NHSstaff #thankyouNHS #portraitsfornhsheroes #healthcareheroes #healthcareworkers #frontlineworkers #portraitphotography #portraitoftheday #portrait #healthcare #nurse #doctor #doctorsofinstagram #wearamask (at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKBnhYKjAG4/?igshid=n7ltnm4c1cjr

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Mikey, an Operating Department Practitioner, has “enjoyed the different challenges thrown [his] way.” He had “additional training to help relieve pressures in ICU” and feels the pandemic has “created a real sense of unity between departments”. He hopes “appreciation for our NHS continues.” Mikey is one of 67 NHS staff I photographed across George Eliot Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic first wave. "Humans of the Pandemic" features portraits and thoughts from many roles incl. doctors, domestics, maternity, mortuary, nurses, pathology, pharmacy, physio, and surgery – to name a few. See the full project gallery on my link in bio, or humansofthepandemic.co.uk Which is your favourite photo? Please share to give these amazing people some recognition for their incredible work. . . . . . #humansofthepandemic #ODP #operatingdepartmentpractitioner #surgery #georgeeliothospital #coronavirus #covid19 #covid #virus #pandemic #photojournalism #medstudent #medicalstudent #nhs #nhsheroes #NHSstaff #thankyouNHS #portraitsfornhsheroes #healthcareheroes #healthcareworkers #frontlineworkers #portraitphotography #portraitoftheday #portrait #healthcare #nurse #surgeon #doctor #doctorsofinstagram #wearamask (at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ8c6SIDfB0/?igshid=189596tf7t0i7

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Michelle, domestics worker in A&E. Michelle is one of 67 NHS staff I photographed across George Eliot Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic first wave. "Humans of the Pandemic" features portraits and thoughts from many roles incl. doctors, domestics, maternity, mortuary, nurses, pathology, pharmacy, physio, and surgery – to name a few. See the full project gallery on my link in bio, or humansofthepandemic.co.uk Which is your favourite photo? Please share to give these amazing people some recognition for their incredible work. . . . . . #humansofthepandemic #emergencymedicine #domestics #cleaner #georgeeliothospital #coronavirus #covid19 #covid #virus #pandemic #essentialworkers #photojournalism #medstudent #medicalstudent #nhs #nhsheroes #NHSstaff #thankyouNHS #portraitsfornhsheroes #healthcareheroes #healthcareworkers #frontlineworkers #portraitphotography #portraitoftheday #portrait #healthcare #nurse #doctor #doctorsofinstagram #wearamask (at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ6guXUjYnU/?igshid=km092vpuaint

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Michelle felt “worried, anxious and a little stressed” in her role as Bereavement administrator. She can “no longer meet with grieving families who have lost their loved ones [so they] only speak on the phone.” She feels the NHS has “become a family [but] been very stretched [and the] hours that staff have put in have been exceptional.” Michelle is one of 67 NHS staff I photographed across George Eliot Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic first wave. "Humans of the Pandemic" features portraits and thoughts from many roles incl. doctors, domestics, maternity, mortuary, nurses, pathology, pharmacy, physio, and surgery – to name a few. See the full project gallery on my link in bio, or www.matthewthompson.co.uk/humans-of-the-pandemic Which is your favourite photo? Please share to give these amazing people some recognition for their incredible work. . . . . . #humansofthepandemic #bereavement #bereavementsupport #georgeeliothospital #coronavirus #covid19 #covid #virus #pandemic #photojournalism #medstudent #medicalstudent #nhs #nhsheroes #NHSstaff #thankyouNHS #portraitsfornhsheroes #healthcareheroes #healthcareworkers #frontlineworkers #portraitphotography #portraitoftheday #portrait #healthcare #nurse #surgeon #doctor #doctorsofinstagram #wearamask (at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ3IRlBjo7d/?igshid=1uhdbd0cncf1j

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Melissa feels “bitter sweet” from the “sad and trying times on the wards [which have] made the team pull together and become stronger.” As an occupational therapist, she said “part of my role is adapting the home environment in preparation for discharge which includes visiting the property. [As this could not happen], I had to be creative and work closely with patients family members to use technology to see the home and work together to make sure it was adapted appropriately.” She is concerned that “patients who were holding off coming into hospital due to COVID are now slowly arriving very poorly, needing increased medical input.” She hopes there is “increased community support for rehabilitation of patients affected by COVID.” Melissa is one of 67 NHS staff I photographed across George Eliot Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic first wave. "Humans of the Pandemic" features portraits and thoughts from many roles incl. doctors, domestics, maternity, mortuary, nurses, pathology, pharmacy, physio, and surgery – to name a few. See the full project gallery on my link in bio, or www.matthewthompson.co.uk/humans-of-the-pandemic Which is your favourite photo? Please share to give these amazing people some recognition for their incredible work. . . . . . #humansofthepandemic #occupationaltherapist #occupationaltherapy #georgeeliothospital #coronavirus #covid19 #covid #virus #pandemic #photojournalism #medstudent #medicalstudent #nhs #nhsheroes #NHSstaff #thankyouNHS #portraitsfornhsheroes #healthcareheroes #healthcareworkers #frontlineworkers #portraitphotography #portraitoftheday #portrait #healthcare #nurse #surgeon #doctor #doctorsofinstagram #wearamask (at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ1isRcDcYm/?igshid=1m0rjm06nr49y

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#Throwback to Jan 2013, during revision for (what I thought was) my last exams ever - for my masters in International Business. Fast forward to today, revising for a phenomenally broad & important exam in Medicine, during a pandemic. Funny how life turns out. Well... not so funny right now. Photo - How I wish I could absorb information like this. Created during my 2013 365 project. . . . . . #medicine #revision #medicalstudent #medstudent #warwickmedicalschool #exams #examseason #futuredoctor #medicalnotes #premed #student #maturestudent #mbchb #medicallife #365project #photoshop #reading #warwick #photographertodoctor https://www.instagram.com/p/CJvgB-EjBWZ/?igshid=1d4v0m4umafh9

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As a final year medical student, Kirsty started supervised work early and felt “anxious about my family and the risk I might pose to them, but I feel like I’m helping and fulfilling the role I have trained for over 4 years. I love my job.” She feels the pandemic is “pushing the limits of how much staff are willing to risk in order to do their job. Team spirit is high though, it’s a supportive atmosphere.” Kirsty is one of 67 NHS staff I photographed across George Eliot Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic first wave. "Humans of the Pandemic" features portraits and thoughts from many roles incl. doctors, domestics, maternity, mortuary, nurses, pathology, pharmacy, physio, and surgery – to name a few. See the full project gallery on my link in bio, or www.matthewthompson.co.uk/humans-of-the-pandemic Which is your favourite photo? Please share to give these amazing people some recognition for their incredible work. . . . . . #humansofthepandemic #georgeeliothospital #coronavirus #covid19 #covid #virus #pandemic #photojournalism #medstudent #medicalstudent #nhs #nhsheroes #NHSstaff #thankyouNHS #portraitsfornhsheroes #healthcareheroes #healthcareworkers #frontlineworkers #portraitphotography #portraitoftheday #portrait #featuremeofh #lookslikefilm #healthcare #surgeon #doctor #nurse #stethoscope #doctorsofinstagram #wearamask (at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust) https://www.instagram.com/p/CI6V3CsD57b/?igshid=e2i92ckpbkyz