Tag: Covid Heroes
about 2 years ago
walesonline.co.uk

Welsh families who lost loved ones to Covid win battle to have voices heard at UK public inquiry

The Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice Cymru (CBFJC) group was granted 'core participant status' in the first mod...

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over 2 years ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Longer lives, good health for all and the fight against a pandemic - Prof Kate Ardern's proud leg...

The Covid-19 figurehead will step down in July

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over 2 years ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

The reason these north west medics brought emotional Britain's Got Talent judges to their feet

Amazingly, the first time the whole group sang together was actually in their soundcheck on stage at the London Palla...

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about 3 years ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

As care homes across Manchester witnessed tragedy, these humble heroes battled a pandemic to keep...

Plunged into a frightening new world, these social care workers did everything to try and keep the most vulnerable alive

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about 3 years ago
plymouthherald.co.uk

Covid vaccine 'saved' asthma sufferer's life after heart failure

"I am confident I would not be talking to you today," said Robert Goodall

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about 3 years ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

The faces of Manchester's frontline fight against Covid-19 unmasked - meet some of the incredible...

Nurses are sharing stories of their service throughout the pandemic - the highs, the lows, and the year they will nev...

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over 3 years ago
plymouthherald.co.uk

Derriford make rules on masks clear as restrictions ease

Staff say that while July 19 marks the so-called 'Freedom Day' 'we do still need your help' in safeguarding the more ...

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over 3 years ago
devonlive.com

Massive party for Torbay's Covid-19 volunteers

'Never before have so many people stepped up to help to make sure that no one went hungry and no one was left lonely ...

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over 3 years ago
walesonline.co.uk

The child refugee who is now a top doctor in Cardiff taking on anti-vaxxers

Dr Bnar Talabani, 32, has been at the forefront of the effort to tackle vaccine hesitancy and misinformation

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over 3 years ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

The coronavirus sufferers who have woken up and lost their identity

ON THE COVID FRONTLINE: As part of our series looking at healthcare in Greater Manchester during the pandemic, the Ma...

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over 3 years ago
plymouthherald.co.uk

Dad gets a terrible bowl cut and gives his kids nightmares

Patrick Kendall is using his bowl cut to raise money for local charity Shekinah

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over 3 years ago
plymouthherald.co.uk

Covid vaccination volunteers saving the city from coronavirus

Volunteer Coordinator David Elworthy, along with volunteers Mark and Jackie Perry, are just some of the fantastic fac...

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almost 4 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Heroes of 2020: Celebrating the people who helped us get through a terrible year

Amongst all the struggles 2020 gave us, it also brought out the best in so many people

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almost 4 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Council worker who protected vulnerable as Covid hit awarded MBE

Northumberland County Council’s former service director for adult social care has been honoured in the New Year’s hon...

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almost 4 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Walker youth centre became vital community lockdown lifeline

A huge number of people came forward to nominate 'The Bostey' when we asked you about your 'Covid Heroes'

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almost 4 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

The grandmother who works from 4am to make sure families are fed

We asked readers to name their 'Covid Heroes' - and many people in West Denton told us about the amazing community wo...

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almost 4 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

What is was really like for care home staff battling through Covid

Liz Atkinson, manager of The Grange Nursing Home in Warkworth, Northumberland, says her "amazing" staff deserve recog...

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almost 4 years ago
edinburghlive.co.uk

Edinburgh dad cries after sleeping rough for a week to experience homelessness

Richard Roncero, founder of Steps to Hope spent a week sleeping rough in a city where no one knew his name, with just...

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almost 4 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Lockdown didn't stop this hospice from supporting patients

Sacriston man Mark Reynolds has nominated St Cuthbert's Hospice in Neville's Cross, and their living well centre, for...

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almost 4 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

The North Tyneside school that went 'above and beyond' during Covid

Parents have rushed to praise Holystone Primary School staff, and especially headteacher Stephen Baines, for their "a...

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almost 4 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

100 of Glasgow's incredible Covid Heroes as nominated by you

We asked you to nominate the people making a difference in your community and some of the stories we received show as...

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almost 4 years ago
walesonline.co.uk

Charity delivered free meals to elderly when they had no food

Twyn Community Hub in Twynrodyn, Merthyr Tydfil, received dozens of nominations to feature in our Covid Heroes campaign

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almost 4 years ago
walesonline.co.uk

Mum who lost her job in lockdown collects for foodbank instead

Samantha Jones received dozens of nominations to feature in our Covid Heroes campaign

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about 4 years ago
walesonline.co.uk

Grieving couple raise thousands for hospital after mum dies with Covid

Sharon and Philip Mock received dozens of nominations to feature in our Covid Heroes campaign

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about 4 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Dunston chef who quit job after cancer diagnosis turns to feeding his community

Mark Gibbons cooked in restaurants for 17 years and was working in Jesmond when he was told he had stage 3 lymphoma j...

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about 4 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Nominate your Covid Heroes who have made a difference during the pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has been the biggest challenge we've faced for a generation - but it has brought out the best i...

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about 4 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Glasgow actor launches clothing brand in bid to support theatre industry

Alex Long's I Am Viable line will donate 50% of all profits to theatre charities.

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about 4 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Birth, Baby and Beyond charity shop in Partick to close over lack of funding

The charity shop on Dumbarton Road will be closing to the public on December 16.

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about 4 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Hospital cleaner, NHS nurse and Glasgow mum among Local Legend award nominees

The competition recognises the unsung heroes that have help support Glasgow during the coronavirus crisis.

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about 4 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

4,000 key workers to be given psychological support to cope with coronavirus

A new initiative by SAMH and Glasgow Caledonian University will help the frontline workers through the next twelve mo...

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about 4 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Birth, Baby & Beyond charity facing closure within months over lack of funding

Since the start of lockdown, the charity has supported over 4,000 babies and children but is now facing an uncertain ...

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about 4 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Govanhill People's Food Pantry launched this week to tackle food inequality

The Pantry will provide ongoing support to people facing food insecurity.

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about 4 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Community organisations kept afloat during coronavirus by £1.5m crisis grants

More than 556,000 local people from Glasgow and surrounding areas have benefited through the dedicated Response, Reco...

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about 4 years ago
glasgowlive.co.uk

Glasgow woman walks 160 miles while shielding for Mental Health Charity

Laura Ritchie and colleagues have raised over £50,000

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