TODAY as many of us will be tucking into to our Christmas dinners and unwrapping presents with our families loved ones, spare a thought for our emergency services who are working Christmas Day

We visited Whiston Hospital and spoke to four staff members who will be working today across different departments to help those in need this December 25.

Ann Marr, Chief Executive of St Helens and Knowsley NHS Trust, said: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our staff for their hard work and commitment over the past year and especially over the Christmas period.

"They work tirelessly to provide the highest standards of care to our patients and their dedication is never taken for granted.

"I would also like to wish the people of St Helens a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year.”

So whether you are working today, or just support those who are, spare a thought to those who work to help others today.

Merry Christmas to our amazing NHS staff.