FIRST NIGHT ON THE FRONT LINES – Solidarity and Care

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.

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

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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