Falkirk district claps for NHS and carers

People across the district showed their support for NHS and care staff last night.
By Jill Buchanan
Published 27th Mar 2020, 09:20 BST
Updated 27th Mar 2020, 09:27 BST
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The emotional ‘Clap for Carers’ tribute took place around the country as people came to the doors, windows and balconies of their homes to say thank you.

Members of the Royal Family and Prime Minister Boris Johnson also showed their support by clapping at 8pm.

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In an Instagram post, NHS Forth Valley said: “Thank you to everyone who showed their support for our fantastic NHS tonight. Our staff are working so hard to care for the people across Forth Valley during these incredibly challenging times.

Residents in Kinnaird Falkirk come to their windows and balconies to show their thanks to the NHS by applauding and clapping their appreciation for all the hard work #clapforthenhsResidents in Kinnaird Falkirk come to their windows and balconies to show their thanks to the NHS by applauding and clapping their appreciation for all the hard work #clapforthenhs
Residents in Kinnaird Falkirk come to their windows and balconies to show their thanks to the NHS by applauding and clapping their appreciation for all the hard work #clapforthenhs

also in an Instagram message, the Queen said the country was "enormously thankful" to the people on the frontline of the UK's response to the virus, which causes the Covid-19 disease.

She said the UK was grateful "for the expertise and commitment of our scientists, medical practitioners and emergency and public services".

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