Hospital teams mark Remembrance Day together Teams at PAHT marked the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community from Britain and the Commonwealth this month.
observed the two-minute silence together.
cover) and a display table in the main foyer (pictured).
Simultaneously to the Remembrance Day service on Microsoft Teams, a few members of staff representing the chaplaincy team, the Patient Panel and the executive team, held a symbolic Act of Remembrance outside the main entrance of the hospital on behalf of us all. Unfortunately, we could not invite staff to attend due to limited space and the need to maintain social distancing. Staff were also encouraged to observe the two-minute silence at their place of work.
Sharon McNally, director of nursing, midwifery and allied health professionals, said: Remembrance Day honours those who serve to defend our democratic freedoms and way of life. It meant a great deal to us to take this opportunity to unite in pausing together and paying tribute to those who have served and sacrificed to defend our nation.
A heartfelt thank you to our Patient Panel, chaplaincy Additionally, visitors to the hospital service and Harlow Council for could see poignant displays supporting us in our plans to mark around the hospital site, featuring Remembrance Day. poppies and poppy hanging baskets, generously donated to You can find out more information the hospital by Harlow Council. and support the Poppy Appeal The Patient Panel also kindly displayed a Forgotten Tommy statue outside the hospital (front
Colleagues attended a virtual Remembrance Day service, led by the chaplaincy team, at 11am on Wednesday, 11 November. All heard a selection of poignant readings, prayers and poems, and
this year via The Royal British Legion’s website: www. britishlegion.org.uk.
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