Commenting on the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the NHS, Shadow Minister for Health, Angela Burns MS, said:
“The COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the most challenging situations our NHS has faced in its history, and I want to offer my heartfelt appreciation for the extraordinary level of skill and care staff members have shown to patients in this period.
“On our NHS’ 72nd anniversary today it is an appropriate time to thank nurses, carers, doctors and all other members of staff for everything that they have done – and continue to do.
“I encourage you all to come together at 5pm and recognise the hard work which has been carried out to keep us all safe.”