Former member of the armed forces Stephen Parker, 62, left critical care at Poole Hospital this week to a round of applause from his care team after surviving Covid-19.
More than 40 NHS staff united to pay an emotional tribute to the Mr. Parker who was fighting for his life after contracting coronavirus – as he left intensive care after 35 days.
A video showed a range of his doctors, nurses and support teams lining the corridors of the critical care unit to clap and cheer him as he was moved to a normal ward to continue his recovery from Covid-19.
Mr Parker, who is a former member of the Parachute Regiment and currently a security manager, said: “I can’t thank all the staff in critical care enough for everything they have done for me.
“They are truly amazing. I am aware that I’m staying in hospital but I feel I’m progressing every day, everyone has been fantastic.”
Eoin Scott, head of nursing and quality for surgery at Poole Hospital, said the entire team were delighted to be able to discharge Mr. Parker after his coronavirus battle.
“Stephen has had a really tough battle against Covid-19 in intensive for the last five weeks and has made a remarkable recovery, given how critically ill he has been,” he said.
“He is an amazing gentleman – and a remarkable survivor. One of his first questions when he began to get better was to ask for a cup of tea.
“We wish him well in his future recovery. His example has given all of us real hope and inspiration during what is an incredibly challenging time.”
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