Video shows Milton Keynes clapping for the NHS

A woman has sent a video showing her street showing their appreciation for the National Health Service by clapping at 8pm last night (Thursday).

Victoria Williams, of Napier Street, Bletchley, and her neighbours were joined by thousands of people across the country who took part in the Clap For Our Carers campaign.

Milton Keynes rang with applause at 8pm as people all over the city put their hands together for the NHS carers.

Victoria said: "I just wanted to send this in to show appreciation for the NHS on the front line, it was very emotional."

Milton Keynes Council encouraged residents to support the mass applause - the idea came from London yoga teacher Annemarie Plas, who was inspired by similar campaigns that have taken place in her home country of France.

She posted on social media, calling on people to join in “from the sofa, garden, balcony, street or anywhere" (obviously observing social distancing rules) to thank NHS, doctors, nurses, carers, GPs, pharmacists and other staff working hard to help those affected by the coronavirus.