8pm tonight NHS appreciation

That's because for many it isn't about the NHS at all. Its about wanting to feel better about themselves. Wanting to look good to their neighbours and strangers etc.

And also for many I've noticed it's a social event. Last night it was madness in my street till about half 8 with people out talking to each other

 

Oh and if you thought London bridge was bad you should see the crowds of supposedly intelligent people at Barnsley hospital last night. Council employees, police, all in a big group like they were at a bonfire

 

That’s depressingly accurate. People seem more bothered about filming it for Facebook likes than actually clapping, too, or it turns into a ‘who can make the most noise’ contest with folks bringing pots and pans out to whack.

It’s a shame because it’s a really powerful thing that is happening. Something I’m proud to do every week, something that’s unheard of in other countries.

 

We took it from other countries like Spain who do it nightly.

 

Misen an Wife went art onto main rd to applaud the key workers, we usually clap in Hotel with news coverage, were in a small village and I was amazed at the noise, banging pans, clapping, cheering, WOW, the support was amazing even the three key workers booked in were in the yard clapping.

 

I'm proud to do it, will continue to do so and if others want to mock me for it, so be it. It bothers me not one jot. My family owes so much to the NHS and we'll always be grateful for what they've done.We can't increase their wages, we can't increase their numbers. It isn't within our capabilities.
If it's now fashionable to mock these actions, then I'll continue with being unfashionable.

 

I’m happy and proud to do it, I’ve also found it’s brought communities together, we’ve had a some new neighbours move in just before Christmas, never spoken to them before this but now we wave and yesterday she shouted “same time next week?” Kids we’re in their gardens banging pans and fireworks we’re going off, plus one of our neighbours is a nurse a BDGH When she came out everyone turned to her and the volume of cheers for her was on another level, brilliant.

 

Those police identified should be investigated for not doing their job properly. Some of those might in the coming weeks need hospital treatment off the overworked people they are clapping for. It's a bit of a vanity project the weekly applause when people feel the need to film it instead of just taking part. Especially as many involved voted by a landslide the party responsible for a decade of NHS cuts that's made their job harder.

 

It's easy to identify them. One is the head of the police

 

I knew it would get out of hand, as it's being hijacked by exhibitionists. The people in Spain and Italy generally managed to stay at their windows to do it.

 

Hopefully Cressida Dick will resign today anyway so thats a start.

 

It is a complete disgrace that the police, fire services etc have turned it into some bizarre roadshow with flashing lights etc... what on earth do they think will happen?! Of course people are going to rock up.

I'm proud I work for the NHS and clap for my colleagues but from my doorstep not the chuffing hospital car parks.

 

Me and the missus take our daily walk on an evening. We've stood and clapped with complete strangers in a different location each week. I can't say I've noticed anyone filming it (if they were filming, they wouldn't be clapping, would they? Surely it's one or the other).

We know it won't change the way the world works, not directly, but if it gives some of our weary NHS workers a little cheer, then I believe it's worth it. Longer term, people might just remember these moments when it's time to return to the ballot box.

 

Disagree with you my friend. There's always time to discuss issues even if one doesn't agree. Just because we are all going through tough times doesn't mean we shouldn't have views. What would you have advocated in 1939-45? Everyone should shut up for 6 years cos there's a war on?

 

Folk on my street walking up and down while the clapping is happening recording videos. I know at least one has got a bed bound relative that is a retired doctor, so I don’t mind that. Clearly she would love to see what’s going on but is unable to do so. Others running up and down cheering and recording videos though and it all seems far too exhibitionist

 

First week was ok,we was out clapping felt good,since then it’s been really loud firebomb type fireworks going off,my dog hiding upstairs shaking,just about calmed down tonight,Will still do it but dreading the fireworks next week for the dogs sake,hopefully they run out of fireworks to let off

 

Err!! that is, in the main, what happened. Propaganda rightly or wrongly was the norm. Social media/ internet did not exist but some of the stuff on here would have been regarded as subversive. Attitudes in times of war change. Discontent was obviously rife during the war, Strikes did happen but in area essential to the war effort, were outlawed.

 

With respect I don't think that was your point. You suggested that people should stop moaning and making political points. I merely suggested they shouldn't. I also asked you what YOU would have wanted to happen in WW2 re: people speaking out . I suspect however that you decided to go off tack and patronise me with the 'Err!!' comment as if to suggest I know nothing of events in WW2. I am perfectly aware of domestic issues and propaganda during the war thank you so please have the courtesy to respond in a non-patronising way and don't try and lecture me about historical events. Just answer politely and stick to the point if you've been asked a question about your views. Regards.