00:01Secretary of State, ladies and gentlemen, I am honoured to join you as we formally mark the opening of this
00:06new Nightingale Hospital in the north-east of England.
00:09Over 300 diligent pairs of hands have contributed to this facility's construction, and many more pairs of hands will care
00:16for those who may come to need it.
00:19This hospital, like the other Nightingale hospitals, demonstrates that when we come together, we can achieve great things.
00:26Sunderland has been close to my heart for some time, which is why I am so pleased to have been
00:31invited to be with you, albeit virtually, today.
00:34Since 2003, when I became patron of Sunderland Football Club's Foundation of Light charity, I have enjoyed many visits to
00:41one of our country's friendliest cities.
00:43And only just over a year ago, I had the honour of opening the charity's Beacon of Light complex, which
00:49is helping so many people.
00:51And now, the Nightingale Hospital will be a beacon of its own.
00:55A beacon of care, a beacon of reassurance, of strength, of compassion, and of innovation.
01:02It is a representation of combined capability of many individuals and organisations, as well as a wonderful reflection of Sunderland's
01:11industrious spirit.
01:12To all of you who have helped create this facility, including the NHS staff, the armed forces, local government teams,
01:21and private sector contributors, thank you.
01:23Your determination, teamwork, and skill has resulted in a hospital that will help to provide care to anyone in need.
01:30You have demonstrated that we are meeting the challenge of COVID-19 head-on.
01:36On behalf of the nation and the North East community who you stand ready to serve, thank you for making
01:42all of this possible.
01:43I am now delighted to declare the NHS Nightingale Hospital North East open.
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