The last year has been an incredibly challenging time for everyone at our hospitals.
When the crisis began, staff quickly adapted, working around the clock to save as many lives as possible. Things haven't been easy, but we've been heartened by the incredible reactions and support for our NHS heroes.
Below are just a few of the hundreds of messages of gratitude and thanks for the extraordinary efforts made by our NHS colleagues throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
"Your dedication and patient care in the face of Covid is fantastic and hugely appreciated."
"For the allied health staff, HCAs, nurses, doctors, porters, cleaners – thank you."
"We are indebted to you all for your skills, strength and courage."
"Thanks to all the amazing workers who are always there for us, keeping us alive and well. Nye Bevan's creation stands as the greatest achievement in British politics. Thank you to our NHS"
"Thinking of all Imperial teams with gratitude. Thank you for all that you are doing so bravely and so tirelessly for your patients."
"No words can convey the gratitude we have for our wonderful hospital staff"
"Thank you from the bottom of my heart dearest NHS workers and volunteers. We will not forget what you have done for us all! Please stay strong and remember you are in our hearts."
"Many thanks to all the staff at our brilliant local hospitals: Charing Cross, Queen Charlottes & Hammersmith, St Mary’s. We’re with you in spirit, but doing our best to avoid being there in person"
"Thank you so much for the courage, bravery and sheer determination you show each and every day. We salute you superheroes!"
"To all the NHS teams you are the true heroes of this crisis. Thank you for all you do, your bravery, dedication and self sacrifice."
"Words do not do full justice for what we owe everyone at the NHS."
"Keep going. Keep giving invaluable care and support to everyone suffering from this horrid disease. You will put an end to this and we will be forever thankful. Lots of love."
"Thank you to the NHS staff working so hard for all of us at the moment."
"Thank you very much to support us, sincerely, you are the warrior of UK in such a darkest situation."
"Thanking all the hardworking NHS and support staff who work so tirelessly on behalf of us all"
"A huge thanks to all the medical staff to work at the front line risk your own life to save another’s. We are all very grateful to you!"
"To all the incredible staff who go above and beyond every single day and somehow manage to go even further in these uncertain times, we are all hugely grateful for all you do"
"Wishing all the staff at ICHT the very best at this hugely challenging time!"
"Thank you to our amazing NHS and all its hardworking staff. You are heroes. We are grateful to you every day"
"Thank you for supporting us all!! Your generosity and hard work is astounding! You got this xxx"
"You are all the most amazing, selfless, truly wonderful human beings. Thank you for everything you do, today and every day, but particularly now, when you risk so much to keep us safe."
"Thank you NHS, doctors, nurses and all who are helping in the hospital's. You are legends!!"
"Proud to have you as my local hospital!"
"A thousand thank yous are not enough for all that you are doing. The country is in your debt for yesterday, for today, and for all the tomorrows too. Stay safe x"
"Thank you to all of our wonderful frontline staff and everyone behind the scenes who are all providing such amazing care to our patients at this time. I’m so proud to be part of the NHS!"
"Thank you for all that you do, everyday, every year for us all. Much love to you"
"Thinking of all Imperial teams with gratitude. Thank you for all that you are doing so bravely and so tirelessly for your patients."
"Sending gratitude to the frontline staff, especially in intensive care units, which must be so tough at the moment."
"God bless you all, and thank you for your incredible dedication and selfless work. May you all have a good long rest when this is over."
"Thank you for all the good things to do for the benefit of everyone."
"Keep on keeping on, and thank you more times than we could ever say."
"Thank you and keep up the wonderful and tremendous work you all day."
"Like all the colours in the rainbow You lift us high, from feeling low opening up possibilities day by day hour by hour, minute by minute you show us a way about what there is still to know"
"Just to say “thank you” seems inadequate but it is sincere and heartfelt. The efforts of all NHS staff are nothing short of heroic"
"Keep up the great work and support you are all the greatest"
"Thank you to the ward staff who looked after my friend until he died with the covid 19 virus. You were a great comfort to him and his family."
"Thank you to all NHS health workers, but particularly the Imperial Health group of hospitals who work in my local area. We would be lost without you."
"You all work tirelessly taking care of us all. So proud to support you at this strangest of times."
"In admiration of the exceptional work you are doing."
"We are filled with immense gratitude for your commitment to work in these challenging times."