Hard-working staff at our hospital have planted roses in honour of those who sadly died from COVID-19.

NHS staff from across Ward 12 at Macclesfield Hospital held a rose planting ceremony to remember patients who have lost their lives to COVID-19.

The plants also symbolise those who went on to recover, after their care.

By spending time together at the ceremony, staff were able to pause and reflect on their shared experience of the pandemic.

The one rose bush will honour all patients who have come through the Victoria Road hospital during the pandemic.

The flower was chosen as it is called 'Compassion' which reflects the values of nursing, sometimes referred to as 6C's of nursing.

These are; care, compassion, courage, communication, commitment and competence.

The rose was felt to be representative of the compassion and care all Ward 12 staff have shown to patients and each other throughout the last 13 months.

Lisa Minshall, Head of Nursing said: "It is really important to be able to come together to recognise what has happened over the past year.

"The teams have been amazing and I am so very proud of them. We hope this rose will give them a place for remembrance and quiet reflection for many years to come."

The moving idea for the honorary rose pot was a collective one between all on Ward 12. 

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