Angels descend on town in tribute to hospital workers
Slough: Glittering giant sculptures appear in tribute to Wexham Park staff
A collection of illuminated angels have been installed in Slough town centre to honour the hardworking staff at Wexham Park Hospital.
A collection of illuminated angels have been installed in Slough town centre to honour the hardworking staff at Wexham Park Hospital.
The 12 Christmas light sculptures pay tribute to the hospital’s unsung heroes and will be named after individuals from different depar tments.
The staff were nominated by their managers for the dedication and commitment shown during the COVID-19 crisis in the past year.
Housekeepers in the Intensive Care Unit, a physiotherapist, a pharmacy worker and security staff are among those to be recognised.
The angel trail is spread over one mile in Slough
High Street and has been funded by the Slough Business Improvement District.
Neil Dardis, chief executive, Frimley Health Foundation Trust said: “We want to say a huge thank you to Slough BID and the local community.
“This is a wonderful gesture – for Wexham Park staff and the thousands of people who work in other Frimley Health hospitals and community services.
“It is a challenging time for all of our staff and to have their hard work recognised is a great honour.”
A virtual ceremony took place on Monday to unveil the illuminated sculptures.
Amanda Mason, marketing manager for Slough BID said: “COVID has been the main focus of 2020 and as Christmas looks very different this year we wanted to make Slough a little bit brighter to celebrate the festive season.
“Our local businesses and communities are extremely grateful to NHS staff and their enormous efforts working during the pandemic.
“The angels are a fitting tribute to symbolise our gratitude to everyone at Wexham Park Hospital and to invoke the true spirit of Christmas for local businesses and residents.”