Fifers urged to shine a light to mark International Nurses Day

International Nurses Day is on Tuesday 12 May – and Fifers have been urged to shine a light from their windows to show their appreciation for nurses.

The appeal comes from Fife Health And Social Care Partnership.

It wants Fifers to shine a light from their windows at 8:30pm to celebrate the date which is also the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth.

Last May, the World Health Organisation confirmed that 2020 would be dedicated to nurses and midwives. It was chosen Florence Nightingale’s legacy and provide a “once in a generation opportunity” to showcase the professions.

Lynn Barker Fife HSCP associate director of nursing said: “International Day of the Nurse is very special this year and not just because we are celebrating the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth.

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“We are also recognising the amazing work all the nurses in Fife are doing in the fight against coronavirus, caring for patients and supporting families.

“I want to thank every one of our wonderful nurses on the frontline, their professionalism and skills are vital in caring for people and families who have been hit by Covid-19.”

Nicky Connor, director of Fife HSCP said: “I am very proud of the vital role that nursing provides to address a wide range of health needs working closely with multi-professional and multi-agency colleagues and teams. This is a welcome opportunity to shine a light on the professionalism, diversity, care, compassion and dedication of nursing teams in Fife and beyond.”

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