‘That’s one for the ages’ - people react to doctor's startling image from NHS Nightingale

The photograph has made an impression on many Twitter users

A doctor has posted a striking photo of himself as he waited for the first patient to arrive at NHS Nightingale.

Dr Richard Schilling, the Deputy Clinical Director for NHS Nightingale, published the photo of himself standing in full scrubs and PPE, alongside the caption: “I find this photo of me waiting for our first patient both sad and moving.

“I wish we didn’t have to be here.”

The makeshift hospital in London was officially opened last week, and will soon have capacity for 4,000 Covid-19 patients.

His tweet has been shared almost 1,000 times.

The reaction

Hundreds of people have reacted to the photographs, wishing Dr Schilling and his team well.

NHS Nightingale was opened last week.

Commenting on the striking image, @CalmHolmes wrote: “It looks so much like a warehouse for the sick, which is both sad and scary.

“But there you are waiting, with your skill and your humanity and your team. Bringing hope. Thank you for that.”

Meanwhile, @BermudaS3 said he was “praying for a final picture of you when we close The Nightingale. Be safe.”

@PCBenOnTheMend said: “You are and for that you have everybody’s respect and gratitude. I wish you and your colleagues all the best.”

@laurencecooper wrote simply: “That's one for the ages.”

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