IT has been long overdue, but today, it is the first NHS, Social Care and Frontline Workers’ Day.
The day, dedicated to key workers in north Essex and beyond, is a chance to show them just how much they mean to you.
Across the country there will be a services of reflection, the NHS flag being flown on buildings, and offices being lit blue in the evening.
We asked you to celebrate the key workers in your family or friendship group by shining a light on their hard work.
These are some of your messages.
Ruth Scholar said: “Everyone at Colchester’s children’s services. They go above and beyond always, they provide outstanding care for children and much needed support for families. Special shout out to the girls on the ward for keeping us sane.”
Jade Bland added: “My best friend Jennifer Sharp who works in Colchester A and E. Works her little socks off.”
Abbe Moncur said: “To all the team at Tall Trees Care Home in Colchester who have worked fantastically throughout the pandemic.
Natalie Wheatley praised the staff working on West Bergholt ward, radiotherapy and the Collingwood Centre at Colchester Hospital.
She said: “They are totally amazing. Also, to my fab Villa 5 colleagues, you are the best.”
Leanne Beveridge also praised the hospital team. She said: “All of the staff in Colchester A & E who work tirelessly day and night. Also the paramedics who do a fab job too.”
Clare Webb added: “Clare Corbett, Victoria Bartlett and all the other fantastic staff working in A&E you are all amazing and work tirelessly.”
Heather Short said: “All the staff at Colchester General Hospital too many to mention but a special shout out to all the critical care unit staff and the post reg education team. Both teams I’m proud to have been part of in the last 18 months. Too many names to mention.”
Anita Forder said: “My husband Robert Forder who has worked every day throughout the pandemic delivery NHS products. Joe Hemley-Tucker a student nurse who is about to qualify working long hours too. Both of them have gone above and beyond.”
Stephanie Anderson praised retail staff across north Essex.
She said: “All the retail staff in the supermarkets, not NHS but have put up with a lot throughout the pandemic.”
Lisa-Marie Benneworthsaid: “John Benneworth my husband who is a porter , Matthew Hepworth my brother who is a cleaner Joanne Nicholls Doreen Nicholls mother and daughter team working in Elmstead day unit!
“Chloe Harvey Anna Troughton Tracey Spurgeon Rachel Kearey Heather Short Alison Hodgson Nic Sneezum Charlotte Clapp Beverley Killick Abbie Lovett these ladies I have had the lovely pleasure of working with.
“They have been working really hard this past 18 months, pulling out all stops, training and supporting the staff on the wards to work to there best potential.”
Rebecca Jacobs said: “Chantal Chon who is doing vacines for people and Jemma Hooke who works in the pharmacy department.”
Kim Medina Buckle said: “Dan Wolton hard working dedicated nurse.”
Laura Cook said: “Donna Harris, Daniella Harris,Carolyn Kadlec, Pamela Green and Jo Sunderland for running the north east essex vaccination centres in clacton, colchester and harwich.”
Richard P Miller added: “Everyone who have been working so hard all through the pandemic in local GP surgeries.”
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