Poems in a Pandemic

A call for frontline social carers to capture their thoughts, feelings and experiences of caring for people in this pandemic through POEMS and ART.

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You can watch our virtual launch from this morning here https://t.co/HF184SnblD
Hear the truly wonderful poems read out by frontline carers and presentations from @cisanim and Lord Howarth. Thank you @SekoiaUK for supporting us and @StevieWalls for hosting
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Thankyou to all our entrants. We were overwhelmed by the number of entries. Our aim is to publish shortlisted poems/art work to create a platform of reflection. A crowdfunding page has been set up to create this vision, any donations would be appreciated.
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going towards supporting mental health in social care settings Please see our crowdfunding link below. Any support would be greatly appreciated
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A huge thank you to everyone that joined us this morning in announcing the Poems in a Pandemic winners. Well done to all our poets and artists you are all truly inspirational.
A big thank you to our key speakers for all your support today and in recognising and valuing our 1/3

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Social Care workforce

Poems in a Pandemic would like to publish the top 100 poems and Art work in a book. This book will become a point in history, capturing the feelings and emotions of social care staff during this pandemic with all profits 2/3

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Our Judges have faced a difficult task choosing the PIAP winners. The calibre has been high in all 10 categories. The very best of luck to all our budding poets, don't forget to register below to join us in announcing the winners #thankyousocialcare
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Thank you to everyone who entered our Poems in a Pandemic competition. We have been truly overwhelmed by the response. We will be announcing the winners at a virtual event in line with National Poetry day, 1st October 2020. Please join us by registering at https://t.co/pih1ns62l0

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Calling all Creatives in Care! There’s still time to send in your entries for 𝐏𝐨𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜.

The winners will be announced on 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫!
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Thank you John 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻 for sharing this beautiful and touching poem ‘Observation’ with us💜🖊

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Thank you Kelly @careuk for sharing this heartfelt and #uplifting poem ‘Extended Family’ with us 💜🖊

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Thank you to Nicola Morris, Registered Nurse and Deputy Manager at @SanctuaryCareUK for creating this beautiful and evocative piece of art. So very talented.
There’s still time to enter your poems and artwork https://t.co/oKSzQkKtmz

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Thank you Faith @excelcareuk for sharing this touching and incredibly moving poem of #reflection with us 💜🖊️

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The closing date for our poetry and art competition for frontline care staff is Midnight 31st August 2020 💜🖊️🎨

Thank you @HallmarkCare for supporting us 👏

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A gorgeous and #uplifting poem 'The bubble' by Nicola @Barchester_care

Thank you for sharing this with us 💜🖊️

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A lovely poem from our Lifestyles Lead at @HCH_Henley. Well done Louise!

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Thank you @NationalCareAsc for your support 💜🖊️

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There once was a country called Britain,
Where millions of people were living,

Along came a virus,
Inside they did hide us,

Except us Key Worker survivors

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Thank you Alan @AnchorHanover for sharing your incredibly touching artwork with us 💜🎨

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Thanks Louise @HallmarkCare for sharing this lovely and touching poem that so many on the frontline will certainly relate to 💜🖊️

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We need to raise the status of social care as a profession 💛
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Thank you Josephine @BirtleyHome for sending in this gorgeous poem of #reflection during the pandemic.

'Care home during lockdown: a journey together' 💜🖊️

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