The UK is now enduring a devastating third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the overwhelming burden on the NHS continues. It is clear from the headlines and social media that frontline workers are persistently feeling the physical and emotional impact and reality of this ongoing crisis.At the time of writing, the number of new positive COVID-19 cases and the number of people who have died within 28 days of a positive test are decreasing (UK Government, 2021). However, the fight against this virus is not over. Hopefully, the lockdown stay-at-home guidance and the huge drive of the national vaccination programme are starting to reduce these numbers further and provide the glimmer of hope that we have been waiting for.
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