FIRST NIGHT ON THE FRONT LINES

« I am a year 2 medical student in Lancaster University. I am also an Intensive Care nurse who currently works in the COVID-19 unit of Blackpool Victoria Hospital. I am working one shift a week to help out on the frontline in the midst of this pandemic whilst trying to keep on top of my revision for my medical course.  This was a photo of me donning the full PPE right before I entered the « battlefield ». Apprehensive. Adamant. Hopeful. »

 

Tagged: #Affect #Economy #Elder care #Emotional labour #Geopolitics of care #Health care #State volunteer initiatives #Welfare state

18 mai 2020 — Ruben Sumaguio

Ruben Sumaguio

Blackpool, UK

Reuben Sumaguio is a year two medical student in Lancaster University and working as an Intensive Care nurse at the COVID-19 unit of Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

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