‘I was honoured to lead the abbey procession as the lamp bearer’
04 June, 2021 Source: Westminster Abbey
Nursing Times about her role as a theatre matron and Florence Nightingale scholar
How would you describe your role to someone you’ve just met?
“I have the privilege of working behind the scenes in the operating theatres of a large teaching hospital.
“Fundamentally, my role as a theatre matron is to ensure our patients receive high quality care that is safe, effective and well led.”
What does your typical working day look like?
“Working in the operating theatres is fascinating! At times its high pressured, time critical and challenging.
The prime minister, chief nursing officers and an actor related to Florence Nightingale were among those who attended a service at Westminster Abbey last
Helena Bonham Carter praises ‘hero’ nurses ahead of special service of thanks
Helena Bonham Carter will attend a service of thanks for nurses at Westminster Abbey (PA)
Nurses will be recognised for their contribution and sacrifice throughout the coronavirus pandemic during a service at Westminster Abbey attended by actress Helena Bonham Carter.
The star, who is a relative of healthcare pioneer Florence Nightingale, has hailed nurses as “heroes”, particularly for their work in the past year.
Bonham Carter’s great-great-grandmother was an aunt of Nightingale – who became known as The Lady with the Lamp.
The Crown star will give a reading at the London service, which takes place each year around the time of Nightingale’s birthday on May 12 – now International Nurses’ Day.