This award, presented as a collective to Malta, set a precedent. As we are in an unparalleled situation, where ordinary staff in the NHS have quite literally put their lives on the line at a moment's notice, often with very personal sacrifices being made, to care for the nation in a national crisis. It is fitting that their unflinching bravery be recognised. Without them, we would be facing a much deeper crisis. They must be rewarded and recognised for being the backbone of Britain. They were the new front line in the war against this virus.

We are amid a global pandemic, yet, university faculty expect us to carry on as normal and not to worry. They implemented a 'safety net' but this net does not allow you to achieve your potential whilst being directly/indirectly affected by the pandemic. As well as a two-week extension without evidence. This enough for the small percentage. Safety net means your mark cannot go down. E.g. you score 40 or a little higher. You end up with 40 even though you would score 60 usually. Altering your final grade. This is especially unfair to third-year students who have worked tirelessly for the past 3 years. As well as the other undergraduate and postgraduate students at USW. My name is Jess and I am just one case of many. My toddler and I had what was suspected as COVID-19 related symptoms (111's advice) and the illness was around 9 days and the recovery period has lasted a week so far. My mother is immunosuppressed. We had to self-quarantine within my household and normally, my family could not look after my son for me to do work as they have degrees to complete as well. But, with the illness in mind, it was a definite no help situation. I am 21, mother to a 16-month-old, a cover supervisor to high schools and full-time undergraduate student finishing my final year. My household includes 3 undergraduate students: my brother, my mother, myself and my toddler. As you can imagine life is hectic. My son used to be in Creche but 3 days a week but they have closed amid the pandemic. A family member that looked after him once a week until the evening is a key worker. My current partner who helps out a lot does not live in the same house as myself and with lockdown, he cannot help out. My EX-partner cannot have my son as he lives in a house with key workers and they have experienced COVID like symptoms so they are quarantined. All my possible work options are diminished. I stay up late, wake up tired as my toddler is teething so the few hours of sleep that I have is broken. We are all worried about the pandemic for family, friends, loved ones and ourselves. Examination boards and higher and further education across Wales and globally are giving students (of all educational levels) their predicted grades e.g. AGORED, AQA and WJEC etc. Why can't the university of South Wales show their hardworking students the same understanding and kindness? We have enough to stress in trying to beat this virus about without the stress of university assignments and dissertations. A reminder that a large percentage, your students are parents, keyworkers, grandparents, self-employed, financially stressed, mental health sufferers whose minds are not faring well indoors constantly. We already do not get the graduation we have anticipated for three years. Do not do us a disservice. Hopefully, your actions will positively impact the other universities that are not predicting grades. You cannot expect us to repeat our year if we do get the grade that we were on track to receive. Please, predict our grades. We are all already struggling.

With COVID-19 having a devastating impact on the UK. Companies that are not registered to pay tax in the UK, should not be eligible to claim.

-Farmland birds have declined by 54% between 1970 and 2017, according to the State of Nature Report. -7 Species in the RSPB farmland bird indicator showed an increase in population, however, 12 other species of farmland birds showed a decline in population. These species included: Tree sparrow -94%, Corn bunting -90%, Turtle dove -89%, Grey partridge -87%, Yellow wagtail -73%, Starling -68%, Linnet -58%, Lapwing -58%, Yellowhammer -54%, Skylark -51%, Kestrel -35%, Reed bunting -27%.

The staff at the NHS are risking their lives every single minute of every day trying to combat the pandemic, saving lives at the risk of losing their lives, cancelling their student loan debt would be the greatest thanks from our nation that we can give as a reward for their selfless service

Its peoples hard earned money. Money that is much needed in this current climate. Virgin Holidays have no right to make people wait 90 days for a refund. They should be a shamed of themselves with whats going on in the world to date.

We hear the sad stories of people whose loved ones died alone in hospital due to the strict policy which prevents visitors, family members or friends to be with the sick person. We also hear that nurses are doing their best to stay with someone who is dying but they also have to respond to other calls for care. We also know, both anecdotally but from research evidence, that very ill people and those dying find comfort from a prayer, or just the presence of someone who can hold their hand and be with them as they take their last breaths. This is a regular compassionate practice in hospices and they, as well as all hospitals have links with spiritual leaders whom they call upon as needed. In the current unprecedented times, we need to harness the spiritual resources we have and organise them in order to be an essential part of all healthcare teams and to be present, in their PPE, at all times. This compassionate approach to so many deaths will provide comfort not only to patients but to their loved ones and the health workers.

Our country should never ever forget the work done, long hours and dedication shown. It would be an annual reminder to ensure these people are never again considered as low skilled individuals from a wide range of original countries of origin.

Because people are trapped indoors and short of finances...especially the self employed..with no chance of government help until June

Many earn less than £40000 and are facing unbelievably hard conditions at work as well as risking their lives. It’s the least we can do to write off the debt they accrued from studying to care for us.

it is very important because we are asked to attend all the webinars and we have to prepare our assignments, there is no change in deadline for uploading your work so we are actively studying and preparing on virtual learning environment and it is important not to wait for our payments for up to 28 days especially in this pandemic where we all struggling with low incomes.

It’s the least we as a nation can do.