Covid Nurse dies after getting virus
I have been totally overwhelmed by the comments. I had no idea he was so popular and well thought of. The comments have really helped me cope
Rob Healey’s partner Colin
TRIBUTES have been paid to an emergency department nurse who died after testing positive for Covid-19.
Rob Healey, who worked at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, passed away after contracting coronavirus, North Bristol NHS Trust said.
More than 200 frontline health and care workers have died in the UK after testing positive for Covid19 since the pandemic began.
Emergency department matron Anna Bell said that Mr Healey’s colleagues referred to him as a “true gentleman” who “always had a smile”.
“Rob was an important part of our ED family and his loss has been felt by the whole team,” she said.
“He was such an important part of so many people’s journey as nurses in our hospital.
“Rob was overwhelmingly lovely, a magnificent man. He was everything a nurse should be.”
Mr Healey had worked for the North Bristol NHS Trust for 20 years in several different roles, including at Frenchay Hospital, in cardiology, the clinical site team, and was more recently seconded to the clinical research team.
Trust chief executive Andrea Young said: “Rob was a muchloved nurse who dedicated 20 years to North Bristol NHS Trust.
“It is a testament to his ED family that he returned to join his colleagues this year after a period of working in Clinical Research, where he was also very popular.
“Rob was involved in mentoring other nurses and many within our hospital benefited from the role he played in their nursing journeys and will feel his loss.
“I know all our staff will be thinking of Rob’s long-term partner Colin, family and friends, and send our best wishes to them at this time.”
Mr Healey’s partner, Colin, said: “As Rob’s partner for almost 25 years I have been totally overwhelmed by the comments I have received on Facebook since his death.
“I had no idea he was so popular and well thought of.
“The comments have really helped me cope.”