Humans of Scotland

Leonna’s story – being a home carer during COVID-19

"The first week the clap for carers happened it was quite emotional. I felt that wee bit more valued."

This story is about: Services and SupportCOVID-19Home Care

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Alison’s story – being a nurse during COVID-19

"My team have been in a unique and what I consider privileged position, supporting these patients when their loved ones can’t."

This story is about: Services and SupportCOVID-19Nursing

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Helen’s story – being a Speech and Language Therapist during COVID-19

"Whatever people face, we are there to support them and that’s what makes my job so worthwhile.”

This story is about: Services and SupportCOVID-19Speech and Language Therapy

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Emma’s story – being a physiotherapist during COVID-19

"I now feel proud and full hearted that the job I do, that I love, can make such a difference in these challenging times.”

This story is about: Services and SupportCOVID-19Physiotherapy

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Mai’s story – being an Art Therapist during COVID-19

"My role is to connect with patients by making art together, and help them relax, feel listened to, safe."

This story is about: Services and SupportArt therapyCOVID-19

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Jennifer’s story – being a physiotherapist during COVID-19

"The reward of seeing some of our most unwell patients being discharged home has made it all worthwhile.”

This story is about: Services and SupportCOVID-19Physiotherapy

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Kassandra’s story – being a Music Therapist during COVID-19

"It’s an hour of sunshine, music, togetherness and laughing. Today is a good day.”

This story is about: Services and SupportCOVID-19Music therapy

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Ashley’s story – being an ICU Physiotherapist during COVID-19

"Once the patients were well enough to leave ICU, this milestone moment was celebrated by staff."

This story is about: Services and SupportCOVID-19Physiotherapy

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Jenny’s story – being an Occupational Therapist during COVID-19

"Some good will come of our new ways of working, but we must never lose sight of what matters most to people.”

This story is about: Services and SupportCOVID-19Occupational therapy

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Garry’s story – building confidence through art

"All I wanted to do was share what I was going through. I was broken and feeling worthless."

This story is about: Mental HealthCOVID-19Mental health

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