Coronavirus: Remembering 100 NHS and healthcare workers who have died. Are we learning the lessons yet?
The following is a BBC article underpinning the Government sponsored one minute silence at 11:00 AM Tuesday 28th April, 2020 in respectful remembrance of NHS workers who had died in the period covering the Covid-19 'epidemic'. The BBC has helpfully documented who they were and published for most of them, their photographs and biographies below.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-52242856
There were over 1 million people (913,789 FTEs) working in healthcare roles in NHS hospitals in England in March 2019: 81% of the workforce were British nationals, 6% EU, 8% Non-EU and 5% unknown¹ (Figure 4).15 Aug 2019
The proportion of migrants working in the NHS varies across staff groups and different regions. In June 2019, 13.3% of NHS staff in hospitals and community services in England reported a non-British nationality. Among doctors, the proportion is 28.4%. And many doctors have trained abroad.19 Nov 2019
From these figures we may conclude that about 20% of the NHS workforce is non-British.
This of course may not correspond to the percentage that is non-white as many British born
residents are in fact non-white, originating from the African, Indian and American
sub-continents. The statistics do not reveal the percentage of first or second generation
from these areas.
The point of this is that in this group of one hundred fatalities, it is clear that about 55% are
of ethnic and/or non-British background. So if we compare the two sets of figures it seems
that the ethic groups are disproportionately represented in the deaths and that this must be
statistically significant. This runs parallel with the shocking statistic revealed by the Times,
that black West Indian males are three times as likely to die from Covid-19 as their white
European counterparts.
This race factor and other epidemiological indicators relating to sex (males more likely
than females) age (over 65's more likely than under), geographic (polluted areas more than unpolluted), health status (ill more than healthy) are indicators as to the way the virus
interacts with people and possible causes and treatments. It is quite clear that the virus does not act uniformly or consistently, meaning that for the vast majority it can be resisted
and recovered from, including being infected with no symptoms at all.
In this context an application of a general lock-down certainly appears an irrational 'one
size fits all' approach that could be improved upon. Further all emphasis has been on a
medieval quarantine approach that has not only been counter productive in many ways, but
has failed to address prevention, particularly as regards exercise, maintaining good health and diet, particularly as regards to vitamin and mineral supplementation where required.
Sun on the skin as a source of vitamin D and citrus fruit as a source of vitamin C appear to particularly important.
None of these subjects have been afforded prominence in the Government strategy, indeed they are overtly contradicted by it and almost certainly have contributed to a quite unnecessary death toll. It seems the government was intent on stoking fear rather than allaying it, of prolonging the lock-down rather than alleviating it, of restricting freedom of movement and exercise rather than encouraging it. What, we might ask, really is the agenda
for this blunt and ineffective policy of population control? Meanwhile the hundred NHS deaths listed here, tell their own tragic story of mismanagement.
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Dr Zaidi was a managing partner of a GP practice with his wife Dr Talat Zaidi. Their four children all work in the medical profession.
A care co-ordinator in Hillingdon, north-west London, Ms Perugia was a "lovely woman, who never said no to any requests", colleagues said.
Ms Sharma, who worked as a pharmacist at Eastbourne District General Hospital, was the "superstar of the family", her brother said.
An ear, nose and throat consultant at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton, Mr El-Hawrani's family said he was "a loving and much-loved husband, son, father, brother, and friend".
Father-of-seven Thomas Harvey, 57, was a healthcare assistant at Goodmayes Hospital in Ilford, east London.
"Living legend" Dr Alfa Saadu, who had returned to work after retirement, died in hospital on 31 March.
The mother-of-two had worked as an administrator for Basildon and Brentwood Clinical Commissioning Group in an NHS career of more than 10 years.
Ms O'Rourke was "such a kind and caring nurse" who had "a really special relationship with her patients and colleagues", her ward manager said.
Ms Nasreen worked as a hospital cleaner before gaining her nursing qualification in 2019.
The grandmother "followed her dream" and trained as a midwife in later life, her family said in a statement.
Prof Shousha was an honorary professor of histopathology at Imperial College, London.
Mr Alagos was a nursing assistant who was looking after coronavirus patients.
Ms Glanister was a "long-serving" nurse at the Aintree University Hospital, in Liverpool.
In a statement on its website, Vale Practice in Crouch End, north London, paid tribute to a "beautiful, caring receptionist".
A published historian, Dr Sebastianpillai trained at a medical school in Sri Lanka and went on to specialise in treating elderly people at Kingston Hospital in south-west London.
A healthcare assistant, Mr Corbin worked at the Park Royal Centre for Mental Health, in north-west London, for more than 25 years.
The nurse had worked in the children's cancer unit at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary before taking up other roles in the health sector.
The grandmother, who worked at Royal Liverpool University Hospital, was an "unsung hero", her local NHS trust said.
Ms Graham was the first reported NHS worker in Scotland to die from coronavirus.
Father-of-two Jitendra Rathod was a "dearly loved" specialist heart surgeon at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, where he spent 25 years.
Dr Haider was "a selfless and compassionate doctor for over 50 years," his daughter told the BBC.
Ms Ong "loved her job", her daughter Melissa told the PA news agency.
Colleagues said the nurse, who was originally from the Philippines and worked at Hammersmith Hospital, in west London, "loved his NHS job".
The care home nurse fell ill at home, in Birmingham, before being taken hospital, where she died on 7 April.
Sister Leilani Dayrit died of suspected coronavirus after displaying symptoms at work, her daughter has said.
Father-of-two Dr Chowdhury was a consultant urologist at Homerton University Hospital, in east London.
Dr Edmond Adedeji worked as a locum registrar in the emergency department of Great Western Hospital in Swindon, Wiltshire.
Dr Ayache stopped working a month before he died, but his family say they think he continued to visit patients in their homes in an effort to help.
Mr Darlington was a grandfather and hospital porter for Mid Cheshire Hospitals known for handing out sweets to colleagues.
Joanna Klenczon "touched the lives of so many people" during the 10 years she worked at Northampton Hospital, its chief executive said.
The nurse worked at St Charles Hospital, in West London, and died after falling ill on Mother's Day.
Known to his colleagues as "Bob", Mr Bamotra "touched so many people's hearts with his personality", his family said in a statement.
Mother-of-two Ms Campbell was a "treasured" member of staff who could "light up a room with her infectious laugh and bubbly personality", colleagues said.
Mr Rico worked as a porter at John Radcliffe Hospital, in Oxford, after moving to the UK from the Philippines, in 2004.
Julie Omar had been working as a sister on Ward 14 at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch, and had also previously worked with the trauma team at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
The mother-of-four was a matron at Hillingdon Hospital, where she cared for older patients with mental health problems and dementia.
Ate Wilma Banaag came to the UK in January 2001 and had worked in Watford General Hospital, in the Croxley ward since then.
Mr Dias, who worked at the Weston General Hospital in north Somerset, was a "valued and much-loved colleague", colleagues said.
A grandfather, Gareth Roberts had worked as a nurse at sites across the Cardiff and Vale health board since the 1980s.
Mary Agyeiwaa Agyapong, had worked for five years at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital. The pregnant nurse died on 12 April.
Grandmother Maureen Ellington, who was in her early 60s, worked at Southmead Hospital, in Bristol, as a healthcare assistant.
Originally from the Philippines, Mrs Ballesteros "loved her work as a nurse", her son, Rainier, said.
Rahima Bibi Sidhanee was a "wonderful human being" of "extreme kindness, selflessness and impeccable loyalty", colleagues said.
The mother-of-five was admitted to Leeds General Infirmary, a hospital where she used to work, after falling ill.
Father-of-two Dr Peter Tun was a "superhero dad", his sons said in a statement.
Father-of-two Steven Pearson had a "wicked sense of humour" and was a "kind and caring" mental health nurse, colleagues have said.
The mum of one was a senior head nurse at the Brynteg dental practice in Sketty, Swansea.
The mother of two had worked in the mental health field in the Shepherd's Bush area of west London since 2016.
Mr Jamil, 57, from St Albans, had worked for the West Hertfordshire NHS Trust since 2006.
Andy Treble, a theatre assistant at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, was a "kind man" who "always had a smile on his face", said his sister Maria Molloy.
Dr Krishan Arora was "extremely well-liked and worked tirelessly to care for his patients", his colleague Dr Agnelo Fernandes said.
Lourdes Campbell, originally from the Philippines, was a popular health care assistant who was "dedicated to patient care".
"Simon was special, a true gentleman and a great role model to all," his wife Nicky said in a tribute. The radiographer worked at Furness General Hospital in Barrow, Cumbria, until his death on 15 April.
The grandmother and mother-of-two was described as a devoted and diligent healthcare assistant who had worked for the NHS for more than 20 years.
Mr Ballard, a manager in Bow, east London, worked for the London Ambulance Service and had worked for 42 years.
Known as "Mama Murphy" to her colleagues and friends, she had worked at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for almost 30 years.
Barry England was "extremely proud" to have worked for the ambulance service for over 33 years, his family said.
Dr Masson's family paid tribute to him as an "honest, kind and generous man who was deeply respected".
Midwife Linda Clarke was a "valued" colleague who brought "many new lives" into the borough of Wigan and will be "greatly missed", her local trust has said.
Ruben Munoz, who died on 17 April, will be remembered as a "beloved husband and amazing father" who was "so proud" of his NHS family, his relatives have said.
The "kind and generous" father-of-two was remembered as a gentle soul who was "passionate" about being a voice for staff.
"Selfless" mental health nurse Khulisani Nkala "always put the patient first" and had a smile that "lit up" a room, colleagues have said.
Ms Esson worked for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust and became unwell while working from home.
Michael Allieu, a "vibrant" and "larger than life character" died on 18 April at Homerton hospital in Hackney, London, where he had worked as a staff nurse since 2007.
Mother-of-two Josephine Peter was "passionate, hardworking and always putting others before herself", her husband, Thabo has said.
Chrissie Emerson was a "valued" healthcare assistant at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in King's Lynn, Norfolk, bosses said.
Grandmother-of-four Margaret Tapley was "one of a kind" and "died doing something she loved", her family said.
One of Homerton hospital's "greatest stalwarts", Mrs Fagan was still working at the age 78, having "refused to fully retire".
A "much-loved" village GP, Dr Craig Wakeham is remembered by colleagues as a "leading light" and "devoted" husband and father.
The grandmother and mother-of two was described as a "dedicated NHS worker, who loved her job and was actively working until she tested positive (for) Covid-19".
Mrs Sage, 68, from Bromley in south London, died in intensive care after spending more than 40 years working in palliative care.
Mr Davies was a paramedic at Cwmbwrla Station in Swansea, after joining the ambulance service in 1994.
Patrick McManus was a "kind and compassionate" nurse and "larger-than-life" character, colleagues said.
Orthopaedic surgeon Sadeq Elhowsh was a "wonderful husband" and a "devoted" father-of-four who "dearly loved" his family, they have said.
Mrs Jones spent much of her career working with older patients and recently took up new role on the front line at an assessment centre in Airdrie.
Mr Maganga was said to have left a legacy of someone who "devoted his career to supporting and caring for people".
Father-of-three Dr Yusuf Patel, 61, founded Woodgrange Medical Practice in Newham, east London, where he worked as GP for over two decades.
Manjeet Singh Riyah was the UK's first Sikh A&E consultant and was described as being "the father" of the emergency department at Royal Derby Hospital.
A consultant, who has been described as a "very special human being" and "a real NHS hero".
Care assistant Sharon Bamford died after her husband, Malcolm, had also passed away after contracting coronavirus.
The father-of-two worked as a paradmedic for 32 years and since 2012 had been a member of Crystal Palace Football Club's pitch-side medical team.
Katy Davis, 37, died within three days of her twin sister, Emma, having both tested positive for Covid-19.
Ms Cunningham was a "much loved wife, mother, sister, granny and great granny" and said she was "a friend to many more".
Known as Mary, Ms Jagroop worked at Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham, where she died after contracting Covid-19 on April 22.
Ade Dickson, a mental health nurse, had been working in the Barnet Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team.
Mr Costa was a "highly respected, conscientious and long-serving colleague", colleagues said.
Ann Shepherd, who had worked in mental health services across Derbyshire for the last 26 years, was described as a a phenomenal character, full of colour and sparkle".
Cheryl Williams, a ward housekeeper, was "a lynchpin of the care, comfort, and compassion", North Middlesex University Hospital said.
For almost 10 years, Ms Marshall worked at Hallam Street Hospital, and more recently was a support time recovery worker based at Quayside House, in Oldbury.
Gladys Nyemba "had a big heart" and was always seen "with a smile on her face", colleagues have said.
Jenelyn Carter was a "lovely, caring" healthcare assistant who worked on admissions at Morriston Hospital, had a "heart of gold" and "would go the extra mile for anyone", Swansea Bay health board said.
Julie Penfold was a well-loved member of staff at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust in Merseyside.
Kev, as he was known to friends and colleagues, was "renowned for his warm personality, diligence and compassion", Richard Parker, chief executive at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals, said.
Mrs Medel, originally from the Philippines, lived in Bridgend, South Wales, and had worked at a number of local hospitals.
Dr Mamoona Rana was a trainee registrar in psychiatry.
Ms Mitchell’s death was confirmed by the London ambulance service, where she worked.
Mr King Jr was a porter at John Radcliffe Hospital, in Oxford, and was originally from the Philippines.
Dr Rajesh Kalraiya, a community paediatrician, worked in Romford as a locum.
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