A message from HRH The Prince of Wales, honorary fellow of the Royal College of Physicians

The COVID-19 pandemic has focused people's minds on healthcare as never before. No-one who has witnessed the events of the past year could fail to be profoundly impressed with the dedication and selfless commitment of all in our NHS. Researchers have devised pioneering vaccines and treatments under conditions of the most pressing urgency. Public authorities have responded with patient persistence to an ever-mutating threat. Volunteers have given their time and their talents to assist those less fortunate than themselves. Communities have shown their willingness to make costly sacrifices to help society tackle its greatest-ever peacetime crisis. And the importance of taking regular exercise has been specifically built into government guidelines.