We joined in, as we have since it started. TBH I have mixed feelings as our appreciation should go to all front line workers eg shop workers. We live in a small close and 3 of nearest neighbours are NHS workers. Probably 90% of the houses had at least one representative outside. NIce to see/hear the neighbours actually talking to each other............lets hope that spirit continues after this is all over.
The 8 o’clock nhs clapping
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Salty seadog
Space Cadet...(3rd Class...)
I am as ever conflicted. A great gesture sure. My cynical side says its another useful distraction for for the government.
'see how much we love our NHS, we applaud them on a Thursday and may give them a medal after all this. We will however still cheer ourselves for winning a vote against awarding them a meaningful pay rise and continue to flog of this national treasure for profiteering. '
'see how much we love our NHS, we applaud them on a Thursday and may give them a medal after all this. We will however still cheer ourselves for winning a vote against awarding them a meaningful pay rise and continue to flog of this national treasure for profiteering. '
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Brandane
The Costa Clyde rain magnet.
Thank you kind Sir
. I don't have to try too hard to be a miserable, cynical 
. I keep happy in myself, safe in the knowledge that I am not like THEM.... 
winjim
Straddle the line, discord and rhyme
It's the new poppy day.
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
We have two frontline doctors on our terrace, 50 metres away, three others in our very rural small village, some care workers and other NHS staff. Everyone is out clapping, whistles, saxophone, saucepans, making lots of noise.
We have always talked all the time so that's nothing new but this brings an extra smile to us all for a few minutes. There is no harm. It's another way communities are supporting each other.
It's not necessary to be cynical about everything but then that's how many people are - and it shows. Too much negativity in this world.
We have always talked all the time so that's nothing new but this brings an extra smile to us all for a few minutes. There is no harm. It's another way communities are supporting each other.
It's not necessary to be cynical about everything but then that's how many people are - and it shows. Too much negativity in this world.
randynewmanscat
Veteran
- Location
- Vienne, Poitou-Chrentes
During a major public health crisis why are shops open that are selling fireworks? Are the fancy dress hire shops and joke shops open too?
I think the best way to support healthcare workers might be to step up to the plate and say something next time they are to be wrung dry to pay for the mistakes of generally extremely wealthy individuals. Last time our freewheeling bankers, next time the bill for what Britain is currently enduring.
My pay rose at a rate of 3 times the average NHS worker during a crisis caused by playing retail bank money (your money) at the world's biggest casino's. I'm alright Jack is alive and immune to the woes of others.
Apart from reading that their pay was virtually frozen and in effect constituted a cut the only other news was weekly reports of staff being abused by visitors or patients at clinics and hospitals, oh and more and increasing cuts to services.
I think the best way to support healthcare workers might be to step up to the plate and say something next time they are to be wrung dry to pay for the mistakes of generally extremely wealthy individuals. Last time our freewheeling bankers, next time the bill for what Britain is currently enduring.
My pay rose at a rate of 3 times the average NHS worker during a crisis caused by playing retail bank money (your money) at the world's biggest casino's. I'm alright Jack is alive and immune to the woes of others.
Apart from reading that their pay was virtually frozen and in effect constituted a cut the only other news was weekly reports of staff being abused by visitors or patients at clinics and hospitals, oh and more and increasing cuts to services.
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
I am rapidly turning into a female Victor Meldrew the older I get!
Noodle Legs
Winging it
- Location
- Coalville, Leicestershire
I get the whole clapping thing, but with or without this horrible virus don’t the NHS still do a stellar job saving peoples lives? I think they do. How come they don’t get clapped then? And I bet half of them that have clapped have also at some point in the past been quick to moan how rubbish or ineffective they are because they’ve had to wait over four hours in A&E or had an appointment cancelled etc etc......
....just a thought.
....just a thought.
randynewmanscat
Veteran
- Location
- Vienne, Poitou-Chrentes
I wonder if the hard right will try to appropriate it like they tried with remembrance day.
Levo-Lon
Guru
My view too.
Load of bolloks.
They have time to make videos of nurses dancing and cheering...I'd love that if my mum had just died ..
From what I'm told about my local massive hospital,it's empty,staff mostly sat around eating donated chocolate and cakes.
You can't get any treatment.
Fooking joke
You are turning into a fictitious comedy character?
winjim
Straddle the line, discord and rhyme
Yes, the aim of the stay at home campaign is to keep the NHS running under capacity.
