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Prepare to be dazzled with appreciation and gratitude on "Overseas NHS Workers Day" coming up on March 1! This special day is dedicated to acknowledge and praise the unwavering efforts of those brave medical professionals who leave their homes and families to serve others in foreign lands. The first Overseas NHS Workers Day was celebrated on March 1, 2020, as a grand salute to these unsung heroes. These incredible individuals are not just our global lifeline, but are the heart and soul of global health, tirelessly working to ensure health and happiness for all, regardless of borders. So mark your calendars for this day of huge importance, because it's time to give back some of the love and respect that these overseas NHS workers so tirelessly give to the world!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1948</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of the NHS</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS) was launched on July 5, designed to provide healthcare for all, financed solely from tax.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global NHS Work Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>Starting in the 1970s, NHS workers began to travel overseas for various health missions and philanthropic medical work, marking the beginnings of the "Overseas NHS Workers" concept.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>NHS Establishes Global Health Unit</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Transnational NHS unit is established within NHS England to oversee policy and strategy related to global health responsibilities and overseas work.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Recognising Contribution of Overseas Workers</div><div class='timeline-text'>The British government publishes a report honouring the contribution of overseas workers within the NHS, recognising their crucial role in the healthcare system.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Overseas NHS Workers Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first Overseas NHS Workers Day is held on March 1, 2020 to celebrate the incredible work of these medical professionals in foreign lands.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Send a care package</h3><p class='facts-text'>Prepare a care package filled with essentials and light-hearted items that will bring a smile to their faces. From practical items like toiletries to mementos that remind them of home, you're sure to bring some cheer into their busy lives.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Write appreciation letters</h3><p class='facts-text'>Grab a pen and paper and write heartfelt letters to express your appreciation. The power of words can be a powerful boost of morale and supporters’ words can show them how much their dedication matter.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Organize an online tribute event</h3><p class='facts-text'>Plan an online event in honor of these workers. This could include speeches from healthcare professionals, stories of lives they've touched, and messages of thanks from the community.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Promote on social media</h3><p class='facts-text'>Take to social media and spread the word about these incredible workers. Use hashtags like #OverseasNHSWorkersDay and share their stories to increase awareness about the work they perform.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Offer to help with tasks back home</h3><p class='facts-text'>While these workers are miles away serving others, they may have responsibilities at home that could use some support. Offer to run errands, look after pets, or help with other tasks to alleviate some of their stress.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Acknowledgment of Brave Heroes</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Overseas NHS Workers Day offers a chance to honor and acknowledge the brave heroes who leave their homes and serve beyond borders. This special day gives us the opportunity to show our gratitude to these selfless individuals dedicated to global health.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Celebration of Global Solidarity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>This day also reminds us of the unity and solidarity that exist in the medical profession across the globe. These healthcare professionals, despite being far from home, are bridging gaps and saving lives, highlighting the invaluable bond of global community.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Opportunity to Give Back</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Overseas NHS Workers Day provides an opportunity for us to give back. Through care packages, appreciation letters, online tributes, social media promotion, and offering help with tasks back home, we can express our gratitude in tangible ways and support these healthcare heroes in their mission.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Overseas NHS Workers Serve in Nearly 100 Countries</h3><p class='facts-content'>According to surveys and reports, there are overseas NHS workers providing healthcare services in nearly 100 different countries around the world.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The NHS Employs More International Staff Than Any Other UK Employer</h3><p class='facts-content'>With about 1 in 10 NHS staff being an overseas worker, the NHS ranks as the UK’s top employer of international staff.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Overseas Workers Bring Valuable Insights and Skills to the NHS</h3><p class='facts-content'>These workers, with their diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences, enrich the fabric of the NHS, bringing invaluable skills and insights which contribute significantly to the overall effectiveness, innovation, and quality of service of the NHS.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Many Overseas NHS Workers Never Return Home</h3><p class='facts-content'>A considerable number of overseas NHS workers decide to spend their entire professional lives serving in foreign lands. Their dedication reflects their deep commitment to the cause of global health.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Overseas NHS Workers Play Crucial Roles in Epidemics and Pandemics</h3><p class='facts-content'>Overseas NHS workers have shown their bravery time and time again by playing crucial roles in managing and controlling epidemics and pandemics in various parts of the world, including the recent COVID-19 pandemic.</p></div></div>
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