Rejected petition Make clap for carers a national holiday post covid 19

Given the tremendous amount of work the NHS staff, carers and volunteers have done, it would be appropriate that we continue to commemorate their hard work in an annual event on 26th March at 8pm where people are encouraged to gather and clap in praise.

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The NHS staff, carers and volunteers are selfless individuals who frequently put their lives on the line to support the nation. They deserve continual recognition for their incredible efforts and work ethic even after the corona virus has been fought. It has been so heartwarming to see everyone come together to show their support for such a worthy cause, by clapping at 8pm on March 26th, when the commemoration began, it can become a continued event.

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You may wish to sign these petitions calling for a similar action:

Designate a day for the recognition of our NHS and all Emergency Services.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/308614

Create a new Bank Holiday in recognition of the NHS and all its amazing workers: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/303882

Bank holiday to thank those who helped during the COVID-19 crisis: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/307364

Introduce a 'one off' bank holiday after covid-19 pandemic to boost morale: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/304513

You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:

www.gov.uk/coronavirus

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

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You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips

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Date submitted 9 April 2020
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