A SERIES of photographs, published two years on from Oxford's first Covid patient, capture the mood on the front line of the pandemic in Oxford hospitals.

Beyond Words . . . Images from the COVID-19 Pandemic is a new book created by Oxford University Trust.

The book, which was released on January 18, creates a permanent record of the personal and professional lives of hospital staff.

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Hospital staff submitted photos for inclusion in the book, which has been designed and produced by the Communications and Oxford Medical Illustration (OMI) teams.

This is Oxfordshire: Imam Monawar Hussain, our Muslim Chaplain, receives his COVID-19 vaccination from Sam Foster, Chief Nursing OfficerImam Monawar Hussain, our Muslim Chaplain, receives his COVID-19 vaccination from Sam Foster, Chief Nursing Officer

The pictures highlight the extraordinary work of the hospital staff from, intensive care and the vaccine rollout to 'clap for carers' and fundraising by the Oxford Hospitals Charity.

With funding from Oxford Hospitals Charity, printed books are being provided free of charge to all staff.

The book has been published two years on from when Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) received and cared for its first Covid-19 positive patient in 2020.

This is Oxfordshire: During the first wave of the pandemic, ‘Clap for Carers’ became a special moment to mark the work of key workers and hospital staff across the county – including OUH and the Horton General Hospital (pictured)During the first wave of the pandemic, ‘Clap for Carers’ became a special moment to mark the work of key workers and hospital staff across the county – including OUH and the Horton General Hospital (pictured)

In his foreword to Beyond Words, OUH Chief Executive Officer Dr Bruno Holthof writes: "The title (of the book) reflects the fact that our experiences during the pandemic are truly 'beyond words'. Powerful images can tell a story and evoke emotions of a period that we will never forget.

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"I am delighted that so many staff submitted their photo memories for this book. Our team efforts in diagnostic testing, infection prevention and control, vaccinations, and new Covid-19 treatments have saved many lives in Oxfordshire, the Thames Valley, England and the rest of the world."

This is Oxfordshire: Research Nurse Emily Taylor and Senior Sister Michele Young at the Horton General Hospital’s Critical Care Unit in May 2020Research Nurse Emily Taylor and Senior Sister Michele Young at the Horton General Hospital’s Critical Care Unit in May 2020

Douglas Graham, Chief Executive of Oxford Hospitals Charity which has not only been by the side of OUH staff throughout the Covid-19 pandemic but also made Beyond Words possible, added: "The past two years have been such a significant chapter in all our lives and it felt important to document the history happening right here, within our hospitals.

"We do also hope the Beyond Words book will act as a small thank you to all those who have worked so hard during these difficult times."

This is Oxfordshire: Entering the Intensive Care Unit at the John Radcliffe HospitalEntering the Intensive Care Unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital

The photography book, Beyond Words, also forms part of the Trust's 'Growing Stronger Together – Rest, Reflect, Recover' programme. The scheme aims to support the health and wellbeing of all staff working at OUH and the trust feels the new book provides an opportunity for people to "reflect on a time of unprecedented challenges, both personally and professionally."

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This is Oxfordshire: Staff Nurse Manjinder Thiara, from the John Radcliffe Ambulatory Assessment Unit, said she was “proud to be part of the fight” against COVID-19Staff Nurse Manjinder Thiara, from the John Radcliffe Ambulatory Assessment Unit, said she was “proud to be part of the fight” against COVID-19

This is Oxfordshire: Recovering COVID-19 patient Michael Henderson receiving chest physiotherapy from Physiotherapists Jo Hobbs and Clare Scott-DempsterRecovering COVID-19 patient Michael Henderson receiving chest physiotherapy from Physiotherapists Jo Hobbs and Clare Scott-Dempster

This is Oxfordshire: April Bailey, Assistant Resuscitation Practitioner, and Janice Sharpe, Paediatric Resuscitation Practitioner. [additional credit: Zoe Abel]April Bailey, Assistant Resuscitation Practitioner, and Janice Sharpe, Paediatric Resuscitation Practitioner. [additional credit: Zoe Abel]

This is Oxfordshire: X-ray porters, Neal Hawkins and Greg Lyons, at the Horton General HospitalX-ray porters, Neal Hawkins and Greg Lyons, at the Horton General Hospital

This is Oxfordshire: Donning and doffing PPEDonning and doffing PPE

This is Oxfordshire: Zito Soares da Silva (also known as Xisto), a nursing assistant on AICU at the John Radcliffe Hospital as well as an artist, drew inspiration during the pandemicZito Soares da Silva (also known as Xisto), a nursing assistant on AICU at the John Radcliffe Hospital as well as an artist, drew inspiration during the pandemic

This is Oxfordshire: Natasha Weibel, Change and Effectiveness Lead in the NOTSSCaN Division, flanked by Charity volunteers Tamara Moon and Amy O’Hanlon, in the Charity Support Hub in the West Wing at the John Radcliffe HospitalNatasha Weibel, Change and Effectiveness Lead in the NOTSSCaN Division, flanked by Charity volunteers Tamara Moon and Amy O’Hanlon, in the Charity Support Hub in the West Wing at the John Radcliffe Hospital

This is Oxfordshire: Staff working in the John Radcliffe Adult Intensive Care Unit (AICU) during the pandemic. Staff from across the Trust were redeployed to support this area and across other Trust areas under pressureStaff working in the John Radcliffe Adult Intensive Care Unit (AICU) during the pandemic. Staff from across the Trust were redeployed to support this area and across other Trust areas under pressure

This is Oxfordshire: Bhulesh Vadher, Chief Pharmacist, with Sam Foster, Chief Nursing Officer, and Professor Meghana Pandit, Chief Medical Officer, examine an Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine vial. The first Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine outside of clinical trials was administered at the Churchill HospitalBhulesh Vadher, Chief Pharmacist, with Sam Foster, Chief Nursing Officer, and Professor Meghana Pandit, Chief Medical Officer, examine an Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine vial. The first Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine outside of clinical trials was administered at the Churchill Hospital

This is Oxfordshire: Patient COVID-19 swab area at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC). Many staff at the NOC were redeployed to other areas of the Trust to help with vital work during the most pressing times of the pandemicPatient COVID-19 swab area at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC). Many staff at the NOC were redeployed to other areas of the Trust to help with vital work during the most pressing times of the pandemic

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