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| Healthcare staff, tell us your experiences of working at Christmas | |
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| For many healthcare professionals, working over Christmas is a given. The thought of working at this time of year can be galling for many but, as Dr Jenny Hughes wrote, it can be the most uplifting time to work. | For many healthcare professionals, working over Christmas is a given. The thought of working at this time of year can be galling for many but, as Dr Jenny Hughes wrote, it can be the most uplifting time to work. |
| Teams of staff can pull together and bond over boxes of chocolates on the ward and canteen Christmas dinners. And the odd Christmas miracle may happen, be it the birth of a baby, saving someone’s life or even just being there to listen. | Teams of staff can pull together and bond over boxes of chocolates on the ward and canteen Christmas dinners. And the odd Christmas miracle may happen, be it the birth of a baby, saving someone’s life or even just being there to listen. |
| Are you a healthcare professional who has worked at Christmas? We want to hear about it. What have been your memorable moments? What’s the atmosphere like? How did you feel working over the festive season? Have you witnessed or been part of any Christmas miracles? | Are you a healthcare professional who has worked at Christmas? We want to hear about it. What have been your memorable moments? What’s the atmosphere like? How did you feel working over the festive season? Have you witnessed or been part of any Christmas miracles? |
| Please fill in the form below and tell us your experiences of working at Christmas. A selection of responses will be used in our reporting. You can remain anonymous if you wish. | Please fill in the form below and tell us your experiences of working at Christmas. A selection of responses will be used in our reporting. You can remain anonymous if you wish. |