Members of the military have been formally thanked for their support during the second wave of the Coronavirus pandemic by Somerset’s two NHS trusts. A debrief session and presentation was held at Musgrove Park Hospital on Friday, where Somerset NHS Foundation chief nurse Hayley Peters awarded a Somerset Star to the military team, in recognition of the contribution the team has made during their time at the hospital. WO1 Lee Schofield from the 1700 Naval Air Squadron at RNAS Culdrose presented the hospital with a commemorative 1700 plaque. Many NHS organisations across the country welcomed military teams to provide support where it was of most benefit, allowing nursing colleagues and allied health professionals to focus on the vital role of caring for patients.