Why everyone’s talking about the One Million Claps appeal

NHS urges Brits applauding medical staff to also donate £5 via text message

Clap for our carers
Members of the public show their support for the NHS 
(Image credit: Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

An appeal dubbed the One Million Claps campaign is being launched to raise at least £5m for NHS workers battling the coronavirus outbreak.

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