Teenager writes thank you letter to staff at Milton Keynes Hospital

A teenager has penned a heartfelt letter to staff at Milton Keynes Hospital, thanking them for all their hard work during the pandemic.

Molly Greening, a pupil at Hazeley Academy, took it upon herself to write the letter - and even got a response from busy staff.

In it she wrote: "I am writing to thank all the hospital staff in Milton Keynes hospital for all their amazing, hard work they have been doing during this terrible pandemic. I would also like to thank everyone for all their remarkable dedication, care and very long shifts to help all the patients at their own risk. I admire all the NHS staff from the cleaners, to the doctors and nurses on the frontline, who are saving people's lives every day.

"It takes a very brave, special person to be able to stay away from their families so they can take care of others during this difficult time, it can't be easy to be away from your loved ones, when you need them the most. I can't even begin to imagine all the horrible things you have to deal with on a daily basis.

She went on to say: "It must be so heartbreaking having to tell families that someone has passed away from this dreadful disease.

"It must be frustrating to see people not following the social distancing guidelines when you see the reality when others don't care. You must feel annoyed of the everlasting cycle of patients with Covid-19 because you just want all of this to be over. It must be so hard making life and death decisions daily. Just to let you know we care, your doing so much for us its impossible to put into words.

"I may only be a teenager writing this letter, but I am fully aware of how hard working and caring you are. I really miss going out and seeing my friends and family but it's a sacrifice we all have to make to help all the NHS staff and key workers. Let's hope we can beat this virus very soon and hope you all stay safe and I hope I make you smile when you read this letter."

Staff wrote back, saying they would sent it out to staff, to help motivate them.

Mum Debbie said: "She has always been a kind, thoughtful person, and would be the first to help anyone, I am so proud how well she wrote this, and you can really tell it was straight from the heart."