Not that anyone asked, but I’m not going to be clapping for the NHS this week. Instead I’ll continue to march for it, protest for it, advocate for it, stay at home for it, & most importantly, vote for those who actually support it. Not judging those who want to clap, but I’m out.

If anyone’s interested, my reasons are:

1) many who aren’t social distancing/don’t support it/support those who would decimate it, clap the loudest, and what was once a lovely gesture feels like a way for hypocrites to salve their consciences.

2) my NHS worker siblings feel the above https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👆🏻" title="Up pointing backhand index (light skin tone)" aria-label="Emoji: Up pointing backhand index (light skin tone)">very keenly and while it was something that they initially appreciated they’d appreciate it more if people stayed at home and didn’t support a government (advisor) who picks and chooses what rules to follow. That said...

3) They don’t speak for all NHS workers and I’m sure many still appreciate the applause. So if you still feel comfortable doing it, fill your boots, no criticism from me. But it doesn’t feel quite right to me any more so I’m respectfully standing down.