In May 2020, University College London Hospital (UCLH) invited Panos photographer Tom Pilston to take portraits of staff at the heigh of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Tom, he wanted to capture “a series of proud, sensitive and authentic portraits of UCLH staff at a historic time for the hospital, the country and indeed the world.”

Tom’s portraits are now being exhibited in the windows of the hospital facing out onto Tottenham Court Road and Euston Road in central London until 14th April. To see the full set of portraits, please click here.

Staff at University College Hospital London – from left to right: consultant physician Mr Hasford; Ms Kimber, specialist speech and language therapist; Ms France, hospital cleaner. © Tom Pilston/Panos Pictures