Petition · past parliament
Make clap for carers a national holiday post covid 19
Rejected
13 signatures
What the petition asks
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.
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.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
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www.gov.uk/coronavirus
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
The Government has also created an online service to help you out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support
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Designate a day for the recognition of our NHS and all Emergency Services.
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Create a new Bank Holiday in recognition of the NHS and all its amazing workers: Create a new Bank Holiday in recognition of the NHS and all its amazing workers.
Bank holiday to thank those who helped during the COVID-19 crisis: Bank holiday to thank those who helped during the COVID-19 crisis
Introduce a 'one off' bank holiday after covid-19 pandemic to boost morale: Introduce a 'one off' bank holiday after covid-19 pandemic to boost morale.
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/
The Government has also created an online service to help you out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support
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
| 9 Apr 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 May 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
13
Status
Rejected
Rejected
27 May 2020
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