Create a new bank holiday dedicated to NHS staff.

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

Once the country has beaten COVID-19, we should create a new Bank Holiday to thank those that have put their health and lives on the line for us. This should be in addition to the current bank holidays and held every year, to remember their sacrifice and the national effort.

The country owes a debt to all NHS staff. This has always been true but now more than ever. The crisis has demonstrated that for many work holds a lower priority than once thought, and we should remember those whose roles we take for granted but are essential to our way of life.

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 this petition calling for the same action: Create a new Bank Holiday in recognition of the NHS and all its amazing workers.

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

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

Key facts

Signatures 13

Status Rejected

Rejected 1 Apr 2020

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