A huge and increasing amount of stress is and will be placed on doctors, nurses, care assistants, caterers, cleaners, and everybody else who works in NHS facilities at the moment. All of their leave has been cancelled, so people will be missing family holidays, weddings, etc. and many will have sudden childcare needs to sort out. Those directly treating COVID19 infected or suspected patients will face a sharp increase in the danger and discomfort of their work, and will probably be asked to work longer hours. Many of them will see people die. They and their family members will face an increased risk of illness and death. This challenge for them will be probably sustained for many months.
One of the ways this community can help to #FlattenTheCurve is to support the individuals and their families who will be putting themselves in harm's way in order to treat and try to save the sickest among us. The better we support them, the better they will be able to support our wider community. Plus, at a time like this they are all heroes for even turning up at work.
Would any Mumsnet posters with this knowledge please help us to identify charities and other organisations that can effectively, efficiently and rapidly channel offers of financial and other support to the NHS workers and their families who are most affected by this?