The NHS – a second family       

Maria & Aisha’s Story

This is Maria (left) and Aisha (right). They work on the Haematology Ward in a NHS hospital. Maria who is from Poland, is a cleaner and Aisha is a junior doctor. Maria is 4 months pregnant and continues to work in areas that are low risk for COVID-19.

Both Maria and Aisha work on a ward that treats patients who are often at high risk of getting severe infection. It is mandatory for them to wear PPE when seeing each and every patient, even if they do not have COVID – 19. This is to prevent any chance of spread of infection.

These two often enjoy little chats during their evening shifts on the ward. They get to know about their families, where they are from and also discuss the current situation of COVID – 19 … a small example of how the NHS is their second family.