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Applause Scheduled To Celebrate NHS 72nd Anniversary

Today (Sunday) sees the 72nd anniversary of the NHS, and the Isle of Wight NHS Trust wants to say a special thank you to the Island community for the 'overwhelming' support that it has received over recent months.

The Trust says generous donations and gifts have raised staff spirits and boosted morale no end and helped to ease the pressure at a difficult and challenging time for all, and rainbow pictures have brought a smile to many faces and given hope.

Maggie Oldham, Chief Executive said:

“Today marks the 72nd birthday of the National Health Service and we would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every member of the Trust team for going above and beyond in recent months to care for our patients, our community, as well as each other.

“The 5 July this year, is a moment for everyone to reflect on everything our community has recently endured, stand in solidarity to mourn those who have been lost, and thank those who are risking so much to keep us safe.

“This NHS birthday is also a chance for us to thank our community for their help - from the Island businesses who helped us set up our field hospitals, to the Isle of Wight Rifles and Scots Guards, to the volunteers and all of the key workers who have kept us going. We thank them all.”

To say a collective thank you, at 5pm, you can join in a one-off clap – the loudest ever – to say thank-you to everyone who has helped through the crisis so far.

Islanders are being asked to raise a glass, mug or cuppa to our friends, families, colleagues and neighbours.

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