Knackered Nurses, Tired Teachers and Shattered Souls

Knackered Nurses, Tired Teachers and Shattered Souls

Ever wished there was a more meaningful way to say thank you, take care of, and show appreciation for those people that continually go above and beyond to keep the country from grinding to a halt? And no I don't mean those highly paid people on the shiny green benches or delivering carefully-worded speeches outside number 10... I mean the Knackered Nurses, the Tired Teachers and the Shattered Souls that every day somehow keep finding a way to get out of bed and take on another day of chaos and challenge.

Let me share a little more about how you can help those that help you...

...It was at least 8 or 9 years ago that the phrase Knackered Nurses, Tired Teachers and Shattered Souls came to mind, I think I was on my way home after a particularly busy shift at the hospital where surgery lists had overrun, patients airways had been more tricky than normal and where there might not have been enough Nurses in that day. It was the start of an idea forming in my mind that has always sat patiently, waiting until I had the time, energy and brain space to help it become something more.

It's taken me a long time to be able to launch this campaign, but the hearts, minds and challenges of these special, often unseen and unheard, people have never been far from my mind and, indeed there have been times when I've felt like one or more of them myself.

Although the idea is mine, I definitely can't do this alone- I've tried where I can to make a difference to Knackered Nurses, Tired Teachers and Shattered Souls along the way but seeing that everyday there are more and more people struggling I decided that now I need to do something that honestly, I'm really not very good at- I need to ask for help....your help.

Can and will you help me?

If you do feel able to donate to this cause and support me in helping those that help others I will personally see that every penny is spent on supporting Knackered Nurses, Tired Teachers and Shattered Souls.

How will I do this you might ask?

Well...

Here are three of the key projects I aim to establish as and when I can raise sufficient funds:

1. I’ll set up and deliver a national campaign to make sure that all those working in health, education and social care know that taking a break means delivering safe patient and person care, that going home on time is necessary for safe patient and person care, and that saying no when asked to go above and beyond means protecting patient and person safety, care and experience.

2. I’ll set up a way for people to donate therapy sessions, professional skills, holiday and temporary accommodation, and healthy food that those in need can access either for free or at a greatly reduced cost.

3. I’ll create a Rest and Recovery Fund that will enable people and professionals to take more control over their own wellbeing and the improvements they want and need in their lives.

So, will you help me support, enable and encourage those that we all need most right now? Even if it’s just the cost of a cup of coffee, a new subscription or a takeaway.

You see, just like all the little things these wonderful, exhausted people do that go unnoticed everyday, if we all do a little bit and come together we can make the biggest difference.

So, if you can, I hope you will.

If you are a Knackered Nurse, Tired Teacher or Shattered Soul (which is anyone anywhere that feels alone, sad, exhausted or just in need of a little calm in the chaos) please hang on because you are not alone, I see you, I hear you and I care about you.

I hope wherever you are and whatever you're doing you can find moments of calm in the chaos, strength in the sadness and peace in the panic.

Thank You

P.S. You can find out more about my personal and professional background and the projects I'm currently working on in the link below. You'll also find some free and paid for resources to support your own and the world’s wellbeing. https://preventionsolutionsandsunshine.co.uk/