5 MINUTES WITH...

Strictly pro dancer AJ Pritchard, 25, and his brother Curtis, 24, of Love Island fame…

Why get involved?

AJ: As a family, we’ve all had our healthcare issues. I wanted to show my appreciation.

Curtis: I am eternally grateful for the team who treated me when I had surgery [on his knee].

Comic Jo Brand, 62, who worked in psychiatric nursing for ten years before fame beckoned…

What do healthcare workers mean to you?

They all work extremely hard for relatively little reward – and they are kind, lovely people. They should all be given a knighthood or a damehood – and a castle.

TV presenter Katie Piper, 36, survived an acid attack and is now inspiring others…

What would your message be?

I will never forget you. The NHS has been – and still is – a huge part of mine and my family’s life. Healthcare workers restore your faith in society when you have seen the other side to mankind.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas, 59, who just last week was rushed to hospital with a broken ankle…

How do you feek about the NHS?

Well, with my mum having cancer and my brother suffering from depression, I’m finding healthcare workers are there for you 24/7. It is a special person who does these jobs.