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The boss of the NHS wants people to celebrate the service every year with a clap on its birthday.
He wants the event to start this year with an applause on the 5 July, the NHS's 72nd birthday.
It follows the success of the weekly Clap for Carers, which encouraged people to clap for the NHS and key workers to thank them for their amazing work during the coronavirus pandemic.
Chief executive Sir Simon Stevens said he hopes the public will use the anniversary as an opportunity to "say a heartfelt thank you" to hospital staff.
He wants the event to start this year with an applause on the 5 July, the NHS's 72nd birthday.
It follows the success of the weekly Clap for Carers, which encouraged people to clap for the NHS and key workers to thank them for their amazing work during the coronavirus pandemic.
Chief executive Sir Simon Stevens said he hopes the public will use the anniversary as an opportunity to "say a heartfelt thank you" to hospital staff.
Clap for Carers: Tradition to happen every year on NHS' birthday
The boss of the NHS wants people to applaud the organisation on its 72nd birthday - and on every birthday!
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