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7 more nightingale hospitals

(33 Posts)
MissAdventure Sat 04-Apr-20 18:30:27

I'm shocked that they'll be needed. That's all, really.

suziewoozie Sun 05-Apr-20 09:49:47

Thanks Granny for adding to my list - as you say, we are very fortunate.

Alishka Sun 05-Apr-20 14:10:34

First I heard about the B'ham NEC it was being turned into an overflow morgue.
Next bulletin it was going to become a Nightingale ward.
Take your pick!

GrannyLaine Sun 05-Apr-20 14:21:56

Does it have to be one or the other Alishka? Most hospitals have mortuaries attached, but they will be overwhelmed with the current high death rates.

Labaik Sun 05-Apr-20 14:22:12

I read that St Johns Ambulance are a charity and are well nigh broke at the moment....

Alishka Sun 05-Apr-20 14:31:14

GrannyLaine, as I wrote...take your pick...

TATT Sun 05-Apr-20 14:37:25

The Nursing and Midwifery Council initially asked for nurses who had retired in the last 3 year to consider joining the Covid-19 temporary register. From sometime next week, they are inviting anyone who has retired in the last 5 years to join.

GrannyLaine Sun 05-Apr-20 15:05:47

Alishka, I think you misunderstand me. If it's called into use, it has to be both.