Petition · past parliament

All NHS staff to be honoured and have a national ‘Thankyou NHS day’

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Once the COVID-19 pandemic has ended have an award ceremony or some form of formal recognition for all front line NHS staff (Not just a Thankyou) and have a national thank NHS day
These superhero’s have put their life’s in danger through the pandemic that is gripping us currently and are often disadvantaged with buying essential supplies - we the nation should formally show our love and support for each one of them

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign these petitions calling for the same action:

Create a new Bank Holiday in recognition of the NHS and all its amazing workers.
Award Covid-19 medals to all emergency services and involved armed forces

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

NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

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

Timeline

22 Mar 2020 Petition opened for signatures
1 Apr 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 1 Apr 2020

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.