1 million Scots have now been vaccinated against the virus, over 12 million UK wide, that’s an amazing milestone. I didn’t imagine this would be possible last year.
Last March I was terrified about the damage this would do to my family and friends, but I’m optimistic now. My job in the NHS is an ancillary support role but even I have seen people pass away at work, including a number of colleagues.
People don’t talk about it but there’s a massive emotional impact, I’ve come home on-edge and snaped at my partner over silly wee things.
I enjoy my job and I take it seriously. I have been in, at this point, probably a couple thousand covid patients rooms since the start of the pandemic and I’d do it again in a heartbeat. It is my job.
The support from my nursing, auxiliary, portering, domestic, medical and facilities colleagues has been phenomenal. Next step is getting the pubs open, I miss a pint.
Pandemic Diary 