Make March 26th NHS day.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Officially mark this day as NHS day in appreciation to all NHS staff.

A national day of respect to NHS staff who through their courage and determination battled a virus that entered our shores. We as a nation need this day to remember the resilience that they put up in helping the sick, working long gruelling hours, having to themselves face an unseen enemy that could of and maybe infected them. A selfless team that deserves this day.

Why it was rejected

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

We understand that you want the Government to acknowledge the role of the NHS, but it's not clear exactly what you want the Government to do. The Government is not responsible for designating national days of appreciation.

We have started a petition calling on the Government to create a new Bank Holiday in recognition of the NHS and all its amazing workers, which you might like to sign: Create a new Bank Holiday in recognition of the NHS and all its amazing workers.

We have also started a petition calling on the Government to award Covid-19 medals to all emergency services and involved armed forces, which you might like to sign: 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

26 Mar 2020	Petition opened for signatures
2 Apr 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 2 Apr 2020

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