Having terminally ill family members the lack of funding for the NHS and the pay rates for the staff honestly terrifies me. You all do such an amazing job, I really hope and pray that it turns around because it truly is incredible service that we should all be grateful for
I love how you can put a positive spin on (nearly all) the negatives. Let's hope that if one good thing can come out of the terrible pandemic, it will be the governments realisation of just how important and valuable our NHS and it's workers are and it needs protecting 💙
Hi Alex this was raw I love how honest and genuine you are. Yes I agree, we have the best NHS and staff need to be looked after. You guys are definitely under paid and the Government needs to sort this out. It’s been going on for so long maybe it’s time for a protest take a stand. It’s the only way to be heard. Or set up a petition. Something to think about. Xx
Yes I agree a petition rather than strikes would help especially right now when Covid has literally halted the country. The government has to sit up and listen and actually do something this time.
love this video as someone going into 3rd year of med school. I know what I'm getting into. There will be the highest of highs and the lowest of low moments, but the end results of how much people like yourself can truly change someone's life is all that matters.
Honestly, you and the all your colleagues are smashing it! There is so much love for the NHS and I think people have realised how well it's done considering the lack of funding! The NHS is being treated like a charity but it needs proper govt funding.
Alex, no you cannot save everyone, you can only do your best. When my mum was in ICU, sadly l saw death every day and it was horrible. An when l work in a care home, l spent the last hours comforting the dying resident, one thing I learnt was l did my best and gave that person the best care and comfort l could give. Abuse l find should never happen an l dont tolerate it or should you. Absolutely you put the hours in and for little pay which is just outrageous tbh. The NHS is a very important service and so are the people that keep it striving, we all should be very thankful for your service. I know l am and l have great respect for the Drs and Nurses etc, they are the backbone of the NHS an you all should be honoured.Thank you for being on the frontline and risking your own life to save others.
in my opinion you’re the most underrated you tuber! as somebody aspiring to be a nurse, your videos are so real & easy to understand. i love how open and honest you are, while remaining positive!
I was a medic for about 10 years and an RT (respiratory therapist) for 5 years before going disabled. I’ve lost many patients especially when I worked in NC over the years. Some really tore me up while others who are older and it was expected it wasn’t so bad as I was in the field for so long. I didn’t work during COVID-19 but I did during the Ebola scare and H1N1. The lives you save make it all worth it. The abuse and stress can be overwhelming as well. I miss it. Now unfortunately I’m the patient and have been hospitalized a lot including the ICU where I’ve come close to dying.
Thank you for sharing this video with us. You all do such amazing work. Love how you manage to keep positive through all this. Hope people realise just how important the NHS has been through this pandemic. Stay safe! x
Although I am not a doctor (I’m a nurse) all of these things have rung true with me and my own healthcare journey and I believe anyone who works in healthcare can relate to these things. Especially the one about not being able to save everyone. The memory of watching someone bleed out and having to phone a relative to say they have passed away will never leave me. The stress of the job has made me realise we need to look out for each other and be supportive. I chose not to look after myself and it’s only now I’m paying the price after having a nervous breakdown. But I am healing and moving on and I still wear my nursing scrubs with pride. Keep up the good work Dr Alex and stay safe 💙✊🏻
Global economic crisis ? We ain't getting no pay raise....we ain't getting sh!t. We just have to roll with the punched, scrub back in and get back to work...😔
Virtigo Count The government was all for the NHS when needed but would they do that job no. Boris should demand a pay rise , since he knows what happens . Politic stinks 😢
Just love your channel Alex and gaining knowledge from you on an array of subjects including this one. My mum was a senior staff nurse and she would never retire because she loved her job and unfortunately she never did get to retire and died at just 70 which 2 years on im really struggling with but she always said the pay and value was always far lower than other professions and considering how many years of dedication to study you guys have to do to qualify its a subject that very much needs addressing and soon! Personally, I suffer with long term health conditions and i consider myself so lucky to have the services of the NHS and would like to thank you too for all of your efforts in a&e aswell as the awareness you are bringing through your channel and media on subjects like mental health etc all credit to you xx
Loving the content you’ve been posting recently - and I think this video will be such an eye opener to prospective medical students too (like myself). Stay safe and keep up the good work!🩺
Michael John Dennis That’s amazing to hear - such a successful family. Thank you for your wishes too - I’m applying to university this year for 2021 entry, so I’ll find out if I have any medicine offers before this time next year. I will most certainly reapply for medicine if I do get rejected, and Dr Alex’s medicine journey is an inspiring one to look on too, and one of hope!
Having worked as a nurse for over 30 yr (showing my age now), everything you say is so true and agree with the 5 things you hate about the job.. It’s never easy when a patient dies, even though you know that nothing else can be done. Mental resilience is key otherwise you cannot do the job. Sometimes missing various family events is a bonus ( don’t tell anyone!), but more often you do feel like you are missing out. But people need health care 24/7 and thank god we are there to help. Keep safe x
completely agree abuse should not be tolerated at all, I really feel for you all that have to deal with that and still treat them with care and compassion...NHS staff 100% should be pain more and tbh the whole emergency section and care professional wage needs to be looked at as some carers get basic minimum wage..Thankyou for being honest and making awareness Alex, really enjoy this channel 🙌🏻
I stand with you Alex i hate seeing or hearing about any of our NHS or Paramedics being abused for helping others in need. My Dear partner was a career and shes took it hard when any of her wee old one passed away as shes did get very close to them seeing them all the time adn seh found it very hard.
Thanks for the video. I 100% agree abuse from patients is unacceptable & I’m sorry you have to suffer this occasionally. On pay, there’s a real disparity between social care pay, especially domiciliary carers who are often on zero hours contracts, and NHS pay. So I think any independent review should cover a wider brief & look at funding of social care, which is absolutely essential, too. Thanks for all your work Alex. Have a great weekend. I hope you’ll be bubbling up 💕 X
This was a great idea we usually hear about the good but hearing the bad really makes us more aware what to understand to make it better I agree about pay my aunt and cousin's struggle to get by paying for their homes and keep their family too doing massively long shifts!
Great positive video whilst also addressing real issues! So glad you didn't skirt around the issue of funding, I also work for the NHS and it is a very real issue that needs addressing so we can protect our fantastic services, patients, and staff. Thanks again for all your work!
I had an emergency c section in st Marta’s hospital in London few years ago- the doctors and nurses were so kind Im still so thankful for that- I was looked after so incredibly well considering I was one of many cases.
hate that you or anyone working for the NHS get any abuse it’s absolutely dreadful. I’m sorry that happens. I & the majority of people are nothing but truly grateful for people like you caring so much about others to ensure we are ok. I wonder if you ever cared for my grandad at Lewisham hospital. Always looked after him ALWAYS. He passed away at lewisham hospital a year ago actually. At 102. Thanks Alex for the video x
Wow this is so raw and honest. I have always been in awe of the NHS and it’s terrible how it’s treated with lack of funding. If anything comes out of this pandemic hopefully it will be that more people realise how much we need it and how much it’s taken for granted. You are all incredible and inspirational. Abuse towards any of you is shocking and disgraceful there are unfortunately terrible people and you still treat them which is amazing and must be so hard.
Very interesting! It is outrageous really that people with so much training, who sacrifice SO MUCH to help others should be renumerated so poorly. Worrying about money is another stress that our NHS heroes really don't need
Thank you so so much for sharing this wonderful video with us Alex, you’re doing such an incredible job & are going from strength to strength-we owe our lives to the NHS & are eternally grateful to you & your colleagues throughout, you deserve the world! xx💙💙
I can really understand the thing about NHS funding because we have almost the same system in Italy and we’re facing the same problems for years 😥 i really hope that things can change after this Covid
Honestly you’re amazing with what you do! I’m currently waiting to hear back of my results from my access course, hoping to start university in child nursing January 2021. And it really is good to know the downsides of the job, although I’m so excited I do know there is going to be some difficult things along the way, I am most worried about the first downside you picked up on
I could let agree more with what you have said. Me and hubby are both healthcare workers. There are definitely negatives like you say but the positives outweigh the negative 💙
As someone about to join the NHS next month; the thought of it collapsing/being dissolved is scary. Hope this pandemic has made the government realise how important it is for the NHS to stick together! Good job Dr Alex on showing us positivity at this tough time
Love this! It's great to see how openly you talk about those issues and still sees the good or benefit in them After all, even the empty half of the glass is filled with air 😉 Keep up the good work 💙💙
God bless you! Being a doctor, or anyone in the medical profession, is one of the most difficult and rewarding careers ever. If NHS gets 'defunded' come to America...we appreciate good doctors!
Hello, Dr Alex, it was a very lovely Sunny Day for you it's been cloudy/raining for me in Nottingham for the last week or so 😋 thank you for sharing your feelings 💙 You really are Amazing in my Eyes & are All NHS Staff across the board & in the Health & Care Sector 💙 Erica x
I totally agree and understand the things you hate and rightly so ! I think the people who are abusive should be chucked out and not treated . when my husband was in A&E it was full of drug addicts wasting Drs time and resources they where rude and abusive to staff and my husband had to wait for these idiots to be treated first , it made my blood boil !! Also re NHS funding there is a lot about nurses pay but very little about cleaners , porters, pharmacy techs , most are on min wage ! However before more money is thrown in the NHS bottomless pit the holes need to be filled in ie pharmacies dispensing the cheaper generic drug and endorsing the script to the NPA that they had given out the dearer trade name , over prescribing bin bags of medicines to the elderly on an ongoing repeat !, I was horrified to find many elderly people had a whole cupboard of tabs out of date all gone to waste and even if they are in date they cant be re used . There is so many loopholes that need tightening even down to NHS staff being paid months on the sick , no business can operate like this and I have met many in my time that where off swinging the lead on full pay for months on say mental state when they where at parties on Facebook! thousands of pounds in NHS money is wasted on this sick pay & dispensing alone ! THANKYOU Dr Alex for all you do xxx
Greatest doctor I’ve ever come across honestly your advice has been paramount, and I’ve had all of my family and friends follow you, well done in this terrible time, for your honesty and fantastic guidance x
Hello Dr Alex George your videos are very good in site of what you do and staff at the hospital you work in. we have the best doctors and nurses in the country you really love your job and dedication I think is brilliant you have had a tough time and all the staff in all the hospitals and ambulance staff I don't think we will be over this just yet but that's my opinion but for you my friend take care be safe and all NHS staff x
What can I say well let me start from saying that you can't please everyone in this life time ok all you have to do is to do your best and leave the rest for God Ok stay safe 🙏
I admire your positive attitude. Here in the States, I think a LOT of Doctors are in it for the $$. Not everyone here has hospital insurance and so many can’t afford doctor care and hospitalizations. It is very expensive to pay for good medical care here out of pocket.
Well done Alex on another honest and transparent video. So so interesting to hear everything you speak about. I have learnt SO much more about the nhs since watching your videos. Please do keep up these videos and keep talking to your colleagues who do an amazing job. Fingers crossed for pay reviews! 🤞🏻 x
Thank you for this Alex. I will certainly bear this in mind when I next visit a hospital or a doctor. From the patient point of view, there are two things about the NHS which are great. Firstly, I the US, you are only one serious illness or accident away from bankruptcy. Here in the UK, this burden is lifted. Secondly, perfectly valid treatments e.g. exercise, diet change or even "do nothing" are unlikely to be prescribed in a commercial system, because doctors have to recommend treatments which can be billed
You seem like such a genuinely lovely guy❤ im glad there are people like you out there, that are willing to go through shit to help others! ❤ thank you for everything you do, Alex x
Yeah everything in this world have good side and down side put the job you do is one of best job . Keep the good spirit Doctor Alex we love the job you doing.
I can understand where you are coming from my grandson is a Police Officer and you can imagine he has a very stressful job he is 24 and has been in his job 2 years and he certainly has changed with what he has seen. Take care.
A really interesting video covering your honest views - I think that there will be a lot of talk about all aspects of the NHS after the end of this pandemic. I’m not sure how I would be able to cope with loosing a patient, as I think I would blame myself for not doing all I could or worry what I did wrong. Keep up the good work Alex and these great videos. Stay safe 👍👍
What a beautiful and truly honest video Alex! I think I’ve just learned to reflect on my future. You see, I already know that I want to do something in the medical field. Videos like this help me to think better about my choices.
The things you said are the same for me as a nurse working in the private sector even to the point of having to resedule my own wedding as couldn't get the time I needed to get married as was needed to work looking after patients.
Fully agree about the NHS being one of our greatest institutions and yes staffs pay really needs to be reviewed 👍💙 you are saving lives at the end of the day ! 💙💙💙
It's always great to listen to you Dr Alex..Thank you for your honesty and sharing your thoughts!! I really hope the NHS will be saved and measurements will be taken to improve the salaries of healthcare professionals..I'm so grateful to you and all the NHS staff..🙏🙏
Love your honesty it’s so important to be open to thoughts and feelings. I can’t imagine the strength you need to separate your empathy for patients and every time one dies 💙 reflection and mental resilience are wonderful qualities. Thank you for sharing you are a natural Alex 😊
This profession is may way to go I know these all things I have to face but I guess it will become habit yeah since I joined medical university been years celebrated something with family well I know what it will demand I just wanted to help so this is the only way I can help people so I guess it will be good thankyou for sharing stay safe Doc💕
Think it's brilliant for the honesty,yes I think you should all get a higher pay and I would always fight for the NHS to stay ,love watching your vlogs ,you all do a fantastic job x
I like your videos. I have discovered your channel accidentally when I was watching something about virus. I like your personality, you are probably the most popular doctor on the planet so it is hard to believe that somebody would abuse you. I see that you like nice weather so you could spend your holidays in Croatia. We have a lot of sun. Kind regards
Dear Alex, To help with the stress and the abuse from drunks etc, please in your downtime listen to people like Ajahn Amaro on you tube and when it’s open please visit Amaravati....lots of ex doctors there ..it’s peaceful and they give you the tools to deal with the ups and downs..during this time, Ajahn Amaro frequently mentions his respect for the frontline medics at this time. Massive respect for the wonderful and noble work you and your colleagues do. A question which you probably can’t answer ...my father suddenly became very sick in December..could barely walk or breath..we took him to Ashford A and E ..after 17 hour wait he finally got a trolley on a corridor and then a bed..his condition deteriorated and he was on 100% oxygen with catheter and other tubes and told by the consultants not to move off the bed as when he did he was totally exhausted...all symptoms of covid...we were warned not to except him to make it.......fortunately he did ..many months to recover, get energy and his voice back ...is it possible that he could have had covid-19 ? Thanks thanks thanks....💙 work you and you
Hi Doctor Alex, another great video. Been watching all of your videos through lockdown and honestly think you are doing such an amazing job. Your videos are so important, they're honest, factual and really down to earth. You seem like such a nice genuine person too! Thank you so much for all effort and time into your videos! So much respect❤
Hi Dr Alex, love your videos on here. Thankyou for everything you and everyone at NHS do. Truly incredible and the resilience you have shown has been truly inspiring. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
hi alex i find your videos so good i love learning new things i didnt know and its helps me out a lot your videos does and they always make my day and sometimes i find them hard to watch but i still watch keep up the good job you are doing and everyone who works for the nhs i work for nhs myself so does my mum everyone so keep up the good work well done again alex
I think the abuse from patients would tip me over the edge and id end up in a jail cell 😂 i definitely could not do what you do. Thankyou for everything you’re doing on your channel ! So honest and informative x
Excellent video- I agree about the abuse given by a very small minority to NHS staff- it has to be stopped or at least minimised. Keep up the good work! Could you do a video where someone else interviews you with questions from your viewers ?
Epic content. Would’ve been very useful to my younger self who wanted to be a doctor. Perfect channel for people who are choosing their options etc and what they can go into. Wish I had this :)
Dear Dr Alex, I’m a health and social care student at Abingdon and Witney college. Me and my class a end of year congratulations message for completing our first year of level 3 health and social care. We have an end of year celebration next week on 23rd of June and it would mean a lot of you could just send a short 30 second video! Thanks, Joanna :))
Thanks for the video and explanation , any job have good sides and bad sides .u should get extra fees as doctor ;) ( stressful job) , look after urself and can't wait to see ur next videos.❤
Think all doctors are amazing. I do worry about the NHS people need to stay awY like they have been doing during the covid epidemic, that’s one good thing. People who go to doctors and A & E for stupid stuff. Stop it, The car park, why are the car parks owned by parking eye, random company’s like that, why can’t the parking fees go straight into the nhs ??? Thankyou for you and people like you in the NHS 🙏
if it wasn't for the nhs i wouldn't be here as iv got kidney failure and had 2 transplant which the 1st one failed and i couldn't breath ect but when i went to the A&E a renal doctor came and said if i didn't go when i did i wouldn't be here as i had nearly 8 litres of fluid on my lungs then i had to have dialysis for 3 and half year which was a difficult time then in 2018 i had my second transplant now i have never felt better more energy and can do thing i couldn't do before so THANK YOU your amazing
Absolutely love the honesty.. The abuse we get is something that shouldn't be hidden whatsoever
Agree and honestly think patients who are abusive should be refused treatment or made to pay. It should not be tolerated.
Thanks Lottie x Agree!
Having terminally ill family members the lack of funding for the NHS and the pay rates for the staff honestly terrifies me.
You all do such an amazing job, I really hope and pray that it turns around because it truly is incredible service that we should all be grateful for
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I don't celebrate Christmas personally, so I volunteer to work and have done so for the past 3 years. Honestly, they're the best days!!
That is so kind of you 💙
I love how you can put a positive spin on (nearly all) the negatives.
Let's hope that if one good thing can come out of the terrible pandemic, it will be the governments realisation of just how important and valuable our NHS and it's workers are and it needs protecting 💙
Thank you! Positivity is key x
Hi Alex this was raw I love how honest and genuine you are. Yes I agree, we have the best NHS and staff need to be looked after. You guys are definitely under paid and the Government needs to sort this out. It’s been going on for so long maybe it’s time for a protest take a stand. It’s the only way to be heard. Or set up a petition. Something to think about. Xx
Yes I agree a petition rather than strikes would help especially right now when Covid has literally halted the country.
The government has to sit up and listen and actually do something this time.
Thank you for the support, was as honest as I could be x
love this video as someone going into 3rd year of med school. I know what I'm getting into. There will be the highest of highs and the lowest of low moments, but the end results of how much people like yourself can truly change someone's life is all that matters.
Good luck mate :)
Honestly, you and the all your colleagues are smashing it! There is so much love for the NHS and I think people have realised how well it's done considering the lack of funding! The NHS is being treated like a charity but it needs proper govt funding.
Thank you!!
These are the most real, no BS videos on TH-cam and I love it! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thanks Lauren!! 💙
Alex, no you cannot save everyone, you can only do your best. When my mum was in ICU, sadly l saw death every day and it was horrible. An when l work in a care home, l spent the last hours comforting the dying resident, one thing I learnt was l did my best and gave that person the best care and comfort l could give. Abuse l find should never happen an l dont tolerate it or should you. Absolutely you put the hours in and for little pay which is just outrageous tbh. The NHS is a very important service and so are the people that keep it striving, we all should be very thankful for your service. I know l am and l have great respect for the Drs and Nurses etc, they are the backbone of the NHS an you all should be honoured.Thank you for being on the frontline and risking your own life to save others.
Thank you for sharing 💙💙 My love to you x
So open and honest not just a great doctor but a great human keep being you 💙
Thank you 💙
in my opinion you’re the most underrated you tuber! as somebody aspiring to be a nurse, your videos are so real & easy to understand. i love how open and honest you are, while remaining positive!
Tilly thank you!! Thats so kind!!!
I was a medic for about 10 years and an RT (respiratory therapist) for 5 years before going disabled. I’ve lost many patients especially when I worked in NC over the years. Some really tore me up while others who are older and it was expected it wasn’t so bad as I was in the field for so long. I didn’t work during COVID-19 but I did during the Ebola scare and H1N1. The lives you save make it all worth it. The abuse and stress can be overwhelming as well. I miss it. Now unfortunately I’m the patient and have been hospitalized a lot including the ICU where I’ve come close to dying.
Thank you for sharing this video with us. You all do such amazing work. Love how you manage to keep positive through all this. Hope people realise just how important the NHS has been through this pandemic. Stay safe! x
Thank you Rachel xx
Although I am not a doctor (I’m a nurse) all of these things have rung true with me and my own healthcare journey and I believe anyone who works in healthcare can relate to these things. Especially the one about not being able to save everyone. The memory of watching someone bleed out and having to phone a relative to say they have passed away will never leave me. The stress of the job has made me realise we need to look out for each other and be supportive. I chose not to look after myself and it’s only now I’m paying the price after having a nervous breakdown. But I am healing and moving on and I still wear my nursing scrubs with pride. Keep up the good work Dr Alex and stay safe 💙✊🏻
Thank you for everything you are doing 💙
After the virus you all doctors and nurses deserve a pay rise as you have put yourselves in the frontline. Hope the Government doesn’t forget this xxx
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Global economic crisis ?
We ain't getting no pay raise....we ain't getting sh!t. We just have to roll with the punched, scrub back in and get back to work...😔
Virtigo Count The government was all for the NHS when needed but would they do that job no. Boris should demand a pay rise , since he knows what happens . Politic stinks 😢
Just love your channel Alex and gaining knowledge from you on an array of subjects including this one. My mum was a senior staff nurse and she would never retire because she loved her job and unfortunately she never did get to retire and died at just 70 which 2 years on im really struggling with but she always said the pay and value was always far lower than other professions and considering how many years of dedication to study you guys have to do to qualify its a subject that very much needs addressing and soon! Personally, I suffer with long term health conditions and i consider myself so lucky to have the services of the NHS and would like to thank you too for all of your efforts in a&e aswell as the awareness you are bringing through your channel and media on subjects like mental health etc all credit to you xx
Loving the content you’ve been posting recently - and I think this video will be such an eye opener to prospective medical students too (like myself). Stay safe and keep up the good work!🩺
Michael John Dennis That’s amazing to hear - such a successful family. Thank you for your wishes too - I’m applying to university this year for 2021 entry, so I’ll find out if I have any medicine offers before this time next year. I will most certainly reapply for medicine if I do get rejected, and Dr Alex’s medicine journey is an inspiring one to look on too, and one of hope!
Thank you so much and good luck 💙
Alex, your completely honest, genuine person with only good intent, you also have gorgeous teeth and hair which is pleasing on the eye!!!!! X
Thank you 💙
Having worked as a nurse for over 30 yr (showing my age now), everything you say is so true and agree with the 5 things you hate about the job.. It’s never easy when a patient dies, even though you know that nothing else can be done. Mental resilience is key otherwise you cannot do the job. Sometimes missing various family events is a bonus ( don’t tell anyone!), but more often you do feel like you are missing out. But people need health care 24/7 and thank god we are there to help. Keep safe x
Thank you for all your hard work and for your support x
completely agree abuse should not be tolerated at all, I really feel for you all that have to deal with that and still treat them with care and compassion...NHS staff 100% should be pain more and tbh the whole emergency section and care professional wage needs to be looked at as some carers get basic minimum wage..Thankyou for being honest and making awareness Alex, really enjoy this channel 🙌🏻
I stand with you Alex i hate seeing or hearing about any of our NHS or Paramedics being abused for helping others in need. My Dear partner was a career and shes took it hard when any of her wee old one passed away as shes did get very close to them seeing them all the time adn seh found it very hard.
💙💙 so sorry x
Thanks for the video. I 100% agree abuse from patients is unacceptable & I’m sorry you have to suffer this occasionally. On pay, there’s a real disparity between social care pay, especially domiciliary carers who are often on zero hours contracts, and NHS pay. So I think any independent review should cover a wider brief & look at funding of social care, which is absolutely essential, too. Thanks for all your work Alex. Have a great weekend. I hope you’ll be bubbling up 💕 X
This was a great idea we usually hear about the good but hearing the bad really makes us more aware what to understand to make it better I agree about pay my aunt and cousin's struggle to get by paying for their homes and keep their family too doing massively long shifts!
There are always good and bad sides x
Great positive video whilst also addressing real issues! So glad you didn't skirt around the issue of funding, I also work for the NHS and it is a very real issue that needs addressing so we can protect our fantastic services, patients, and staff. Thanks again for all your work!
Thanks so much 💙
I had an emergency c section in st Marta’s hospital in London few years ago- the doctors and nurses were so kind Im still so thankful for that- I was looked after so incredibly well considering I was one of many cases.
hate that you or anyone working for the NHS get any abuse it’s absolutely dreadful. I’m sorry that happens. I & the majority of people are nothing but truly grateful for people like you caring so much about others to ensure we are ok. I wonder if you ever cared for my grandad at Lewisham hospital. Always looked after him ALWAYS. He passed away at lewisham hospital a year ago actually. At 102.
Thanks Alex for the video x
Wow this is so raw and honest. I have always been in awe of the NHS and it’s terrible how it’s treated with lack of funding. If anything comes out of this pandemic hopefully it will be that more people realise how much we need it and how much it’s taken for granted. You are all incredible and inspirational. Abuse towards any of you is shocking and disgraceful there are unfortunately terrible people and you still treat them which is amazing and must be so hard.
Very interesting! It is outrageous really that people with so much training, who sacrifice SO MUCH to help others should be renumerated so poorly. Worrying about money is another stress that our NHS heroes really don't need
I feel that you are very passionate about positive mental health and its fantastic!
I love the positivity x
Thanks Anna xx
Thank you so so much for sharing this wonderful video with us Alex, you’re doing such an incredible job & are going from strength to strength-we owe our lives to the NHS & are eternally grateful to you & your colleagues throughout, you deserve the world! xx💙💙
Thank you xx
I can really understand the thing about NHS funding because we have almost the same system in Italy and we’re facing the same problems for years 😥 i really hope that things can change after this Covid
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Honestly you’re amazing with what you do!
I’m currently waiting to hear back of my results from my access course, hoping to start university in child nursing January 2021. And it really is good to know the downsides of the job, although I’m so excited I do know there is going to be some difficult things along the way, I am most worried about the first downside you picked up on
Good luck!! Thank you xx
I could let agree more with what you have said. Me and hubby are both healthcare workers. There are definitely negatives like you say but the positives outweigh the negative 💙
Your such a great doctor could you do another video that involves us seeing another ambulance
Thank you 🙌🏽
As someone about to join the NHS next month; the thought of it collapsing/being dissolved is scary. Hope this pandemic has made the government realise how important it is for the NHS to stick together!
Good job Dr Alex on showing us positivity at this tough time
Thank you and good luck xx
Love this video!!i want to study English more so that I can understand everything!thank you so much Alex💕
Love this! It's great to see how openly you talk about those issues and still sees the good or benefit in them
After all, even the empty half of the glass is filled with air 😉
Keep up the good work 💙💙
Agree 💯 and thank you!
God bless you! Being a doctor, or anyone in the medical profession, is one of the most difficult and rewarding careers ever. If NHS gets 'defunded' come to America...we appreciate good doctors!
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Hello, Dr Alex, it was a very lovely Sunny Day for you it's been cloudy/raining for me in Nottingham for the last week or so 😋 thank you for sharing your feelings 💙 You really are Amazing in my Eyes & are All NHS Staff across the board & in the Health & Care Sector 💙 Erica x
I totally agree and understand the things you hate and rightly so ! I think the people who are abusive should be chucked out and not treated . when my husband was in A&E it was full of drug addicts wasting Drs time and resources they where rude and abusive to staff and my husband had to wait for these idiots to be treated first , it made my blood boil !! Also re NHS funding there is a lot about nurses pay but very little about cleaners , porters, pharmacy techs , most are on min wage ! However before more money is thrown in the NHS bottomless pit the holes need to be filled in ie pharmacies dispensing the cheaper generic drug and endorsing the script to the NPA that they had given out the dearer trade name , over prescribing bin bags of medicines to the elderly on an ongoing repeat !, I was horrified to find many elderly people had a whole cupboard of tabs out of date all gone to waste and even if they are in date they cant be re used . There is so many loopholes that need tightening even down to NHS staff being paid months on the sick , no business can operate like this and I have met many in my time that where off swinging the lead on full pay for months on say mental state when they where at parties on Facebook! thousands of pounds in NHS money is wasted on this sick pay & dispensing alone ! THANKYOU Dr Alex for all you do xxx
Thank you Chris for sharing your experiences x
Greatest doctor I’ve ever come across honestly your advice has been paramount, and I’ve had all of my family and friends follow you, well done in this terrible time, for your honesty and fantastic guidance x
That means so much thank you x
Hello Dr Alex George your videos are very good in site of what you do and staff at the hospital you work in. we have the best doctors and nurses
in the country you really love your job and dedication I think is brilliant you have had a tough time and all the staff in all the hospitals and ambulance staff I don't think we will be over this just yet but that's my opinion but for you my friend take care be safe and all NHS staff x
Thanks Jonathan :)
What can I say well let me start from saying that you can't please everyone in this life time ok all you have to do is to do your best and leave the rest for God Ok stay safe 🙏
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They. All walk next to God x
I admire your positive attitude. Here in the States, I think a LOT of Doctors are in it for the $$. Not everyone here has hospital insurance and so many can’t afford doctor care and hospitalizations. It is very expensive to pay for good medical care here out of pocket.
Well done Alex on another honest and transparent video. So so interesting to hear everything you speak about. I have learnt SO much more about the nhs since watching your videos. Please do keep up these videos and keep talking to your colleagues who do an amazing job. Fingers crossed for pay reviews! 🤞🏻 x
Thanks Natalie xx
Thank you for this Alex. I will certainly bear this in mind when I next visit a hospital or a doctor. From the patient point of view, there are two things about the NHS which are great. Firstly, I the US, you are only one serious illness or accident away from bankruptcy. Here in the UK, this burden is lifted. Secondly, perfectly valid treatments e.g. exercise, diet change or even "do nothing" are unlikely to be prescribed in a commercial system, because doctors have to recommend treatments which can be billed
Really cool that you have been really open and honest here
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Hi Alex, loved your honesty. Thank goodness we have people like you to take care of us when we need it the most. Take care 😊
Not negative at all, very eloquent and interesting to hear what you hate about the job. It has to be said. .😊
Thank you Dr Alex you keep us informed
Thank you!!
You seem like such a genuinely lovely guy❤ im glad there are people like you out there, that are willing to go through shit to help others! ❤ thank you for everything you do, Alex x
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Yeah everything in this world have good side and down side put the job you do is one of best job . Keep the good spirit Doctor Alex we love the job you doing.
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I admire the honesty, Dr Alex is incredible
I can understand where you are coming from my grandson is a Police Officer and you can imagine he has a very stressful job he is 24 and has been in his job 2 years and he certainly has changed with what he has seen. Take care.
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A really interesting video covering your honest views - I think that there will be a lot of talk about all aspects of the NHS after the end of this pandemic. I’m not sure how I would be able to cope with loosing a patient, as I think I would blame myself for not doing all I could or worry what I did wrong.
Keep up the good work Alex and these great videos. Stay safe 👍👍
Thanks Richard hope you are keeping well! Important to be open about the good and the bad!!
Amazing video. Don't worry Alex these things are normal.Everything will be alright. Imknow these things are quite stressful
Much love.
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What a beautiful and truly honest video Alex! I think I’ve just learned to reflect on my future. You see, I already know that I want to do something in the medical field. Videos like this help me to think better about my choices.
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Have you Always wanted to be a doctor since you was younger?
thankyou For this Video.. Nhs Are Amazing!
Yep since I can remember xx
The things you said are the same for me as a nurse working in the private sector even to the point of having to resedule my own wedding as couldn't get the time I needed to get married as was needed to work looking after patients.
Fully agree about the NHS being one of our greatest institutions and yes staffs pay really needs to be reviewed 👍💙 you are saving lives at the end of the day ! 💙💙💙
It's always great to listen to you Dr Alex..Thank you for your honesty and sharing your thoughts!! I really hope the NHS will be saved and measurements will be taken to improve the salaries of healthcare professionals..I'm so grateful to you and all the NHS staff..🙏🙏
Love your honesty it’s so important to be open to thoughts and feelings. I can’t imagine the strength you need to separate your empathy for patients and every time one dies 💙 reflection and mental resilience are wonderful qualities. Thank you for sharing you are a natural Alex 😊
Ohh dr Alex I love how genuine and honest you are , really enjoy your channel xx
Thanks for watching xx
This profession is may way to go I know these all things I have to face but I guess it will become habit yeah since I joined medical university been years celebrated something with family well I know what it will demand I just wanted to help so this is the only way I can help people so I guess it will be good thankyou for sharing stay safe Doc💕
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Think it's brilliant for the honesty,yes I think you should all get a higher pay and I would always fight for the NHS to stay ,love watching your vlogs ,you all do a fantastic job x
I like your videos. I have discovered your channel accidentally when I was watching something about virus. I like your personality, you are probably the most popular doctor on the planet so it is hard to believe that somebody would abuse you. I see that you like nice weather so you could spend your holidays in Croatia. We have a lot of sun.
Kind regards
Dear Alex,
To help with the stress and the abuse from drunks etc, please in your downtime listen to people like Ajahn Amaro on you tube and when it’s open please visit Amaravati....lots of ex doctors there ..it’s peaceful and they give you the tools to deal with the ups and downs..during this time, Ajahn Amaro frequently mentions his respect for the frontline medics at this time. Massive respect for the wonderful and noble work you and your colleagues do.
A question which you probably can’t answer ...my father suddenly became very sick in December..could barely walk or breath..we took him to Ashford A and E ..after 17 hour wait he finally got a trolley on a corridor and then a bed..his condition deteriorated and he was on 100% oxygen with catheter and other tubes and told by the consultants not to move off the bed as when he did he was totally exhausted...all symptoms of covid...we were warned not to except him to make it.......fortunately he did ..many months to recover, get energy and his voice back ...is it possible that he could have had covid-19 ?
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work you and you
You are such a down to earth, upfront person.Love it x
Thanks Mary!!
Hi Doctor Alex, another great video. Been watching all of your videos through lockdown and honestly think you are doing such an amazing job. Your videos are so important, they're honest, factual and really down to earth. You seem like such a nice genuine person too! Thank you so much for all effort and time into your videos! So much respect❤
Thank you Olivia, love the support xx
I wish there would be more doctors so your life could be easier❤️
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Hi Dr Alex, love your videos on here. Thankyou for everything you and everyone at NHS do. Truly incredible and the resilience you have shown has been truly inspiring. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks Hanna xx
You are awesome. If a person passes away have you ever had abuse or been blamed for their death from family matters. X
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Love your honesty 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Could you do a video on 5 things you love about being a doctor? Thanks, that was a useful video :)
Thank you! I will :)
hi alex i find your videos so good i love learning new things i didnt know and its helps me out a lot your videos does and they always make my day and sometimes i find them hard to watch but i still watch keep up the good job you are doing and everyone who works for the nhs i work for nhs myself so does my mum everyone so keep up the good work well done again alex
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@@DrAlexGeorge thanks again alex
I think the abuse from patients would tip me over the edge and id end up in a jail cell 😂 i definitely could not do what you do. Thankyou for everything you’re doing on your channel ! So honest and informative x
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Thank you for sharing & for your amazing dedication & service! 🙏
Thank you Alex x
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You’re are an amazing doctor, keep up the good work, thanks for all your doing in this challenging time 💙
Thank you Hope xx
Ahhh such a good video. Honestly really loved it and speaking coherently really topped it
Excellent video- I agree about the abuse given by a very small minority to NHS staff- it has to be stopped or at least minimised.
Keep up the good work!
Could you do a video where someone else interviews you with questions from your viewers ?
Love how honest this video is
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You are a sweet doctor with all your crew keep it up
Great video as always👍Can you do a video on how to become a doctor like going through aleves, unis, further qualifications ect💙💗
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Dont worry Alex you be alright stay safe ♥️ and keep well love Kelly💙
Epic content. Would’ve been very useful to my younger self who wanted to be a doctor. Perfect channel for people who are choosing their options etc and what they can go into. Wish I had this :)
Thank you!
Good video being so honest love that it's easy to see you're in the right profession as you naturally care
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Thanks Nikki!! X
Your videos are excellent and so informative. Thank you 🙏🏻 x
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You come across an very kind doctor
I’m starting to study as a nurse at the university of York in September and I’m soooo nervous xx
Ahh amazing good luck! You will have a great time x
Dr Alex George Thankyou x
This was really helpful and insightful, I am going into my first year of medicine in September and I will keep all of this in mind
Ahh amazing! Good luck! Where are you studying?
Great video about the realities of medicine! Would be nice to see future videos involving dentistry, loved the podcast with Dr Annie.
Ahh thanks for listening! I will :)
Really enjoying your channel Alex, thank you!
Ahh thank you!
You’re so lovely Dr Alex. Thank you for all you do! 💙💙💙
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Dear Dr Alex,
I’m a health and social care student at Abingdon and Witney college. Me and my class a end of year congratulations message for completing our first year of level 3 health and social care. We have an end of year celebration next week on 23rd of June and it would mean a lot of you could just send a short 30 second video!
Thanks,
Joanna :))
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Dr Alex George I’ve sent you a DM regarding this so if you could check it out would mean a lot to me!
Thanks for the video and explanation , any job have good sides and bad sides .u should get extra fees as doctor ;) ( stressful job) , look after urself and can't wait to see ur next videos.❤
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Think all doctors are amazing. I do worry about the NHS people need to stay awY like they have been doing during the covid epidemic, that’s one good thing. People who go to doctors and A & E for stupid stuff. Stop it, The car park, why are the car parks owned by parking eye, random company’s like that, why can’t the parking fees go straight into the nhs ???
Thankyou for you and people like you in the NHS 🙏
Thanks for the support Tracy x
Number 1 complaint:
(1) being randomly called to work in different locations due to "staff shortage" ....it seriously messes up my personal life....
Thank you for the video,think Doctors and Nurses should be paid much better, as it's such an amazing job you do, stay and take care of yourself too.
Thanks for your support x
Thank you for being so open with us, keep up the amazing work ❤️
if it wasn't for the nhs i wouldn't be here as iv got kidney failure and had 2 transplant which the 1st one failed and i couldn't breath ect but when i went to the A&E a renal doctor came and said if i didn't go when i did i wouldn't be here as i had nearly 8 litres of fluid on my lungs then i had to have dialysis for 3 and half year which was a difficult time then in 2018 i had my second transplant now i have never felt better more energy and can do thing i couldn't do before so THANK YOU your amazing