Carers across Lanarkshire have been thanked by health bosses for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
They were thanked for their help in looking after loved ones and friends, and help and compassion in the community throughout the year.
That saw the chief officers of Lanarkshire’s respective health and social care partnerships praise the carers for their efforts.
Praising their commitment and dedication, Val de Souza, said everyone has “faced significant challenges since the onset of this pandemic”.
The SLHSCP chief officer added: “Both partnerships have prioritised ‘care at home’ services for the most vulnerable in our communities.
“At all times our overriding objective is about protecting and saving lives. We are hugely grateful for the support we have received from our communities and carers.
“It has been a time of great uncertainty and the commitment and flexibility shown by carers has been – and continues to be – very much valued as I know the pressure a great many of them have been under.
“It is vital that carers and those delivering care make sure they look after themselves and remain safe at all times.”
Having carers take on additional responsibilities allowed the care partnerships and health baords protect under pressure ‘care at home’ services, minimising the potential exposure to coronaviris for service users and staff while focusing on Lanarkshire’s most vulnerable residents.
Ross McGuffie from Health And Social Care North Lanarkshire said the service faced huge pressures this year.
He said: “It goes without saying this has been a very unusual year which has placed many, many demands on us all.
“This year more than any other, our partnerships with people in both our communities have been crucial during the ongoing unprecedented demand on our workforces.
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“The contributions of our carers, paid and unpaid, has been phenomenal and been a massive help for staff of both partnerships.
“As a result, we have been able to target our resources on helping our most medically unwell and vulnerable residents.
“Families, loved ones, friends and carers have been magnificent and it’s important they understand just how grateful we are for their assistance and compassion.
“Thank you.”
