NHS speaking up feel a great duty to ensure the public are aware of what is happening on the frontline. We are our patient’s advocates. But we shouldn’t be finishing 22 hour shifts fighting the virus and then spend time off fighting disinformation and abuse on social media...1/4
It is exhausting trying to dispel COVID myths, trying to engage with those who don’t believe COVID even exists to those who don’t want to put on a mask. I’ve had all sorts. From death threats to multiple abusive DMs a day. It is so demoralising 2/
Somehow NHS staff have become the first line of defence in UK public health using what little energy they have left fighting disinformation as well as fighting the virus. Because of this NHS staff are being pummelled with abuse online, at a time when they most need support. 3/
I don’t know what will help. But I’m asking that if you see this, please support us. Call is out. Challenge it. Let NHS staff know you have their backs. And if you’d like to put a little blue heart 💙 on your name on your bio to show them some much needed love #NHSblueheart 4/4
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