SUNDAY July 5 marks the 72nd anniversary of our brilliant NHS.

This year, the whole country is invited to come together at 5pm to applaud all those who have been helping us through the pandemic.

Everybody will be encouraged to stop what they’re doing and join with others (following social distancing advice) in their streets or neighbourhoods to applaud not just the NHS and other key workers but all those who have volunteered or helped keep services and community networks going.

Journal readers are being invited to share their thank you messages with us so we can put together a special tribute to all those medical staff working so hard.

Please get involved with our appeal so we can all say a big THANK YOU to our lovely NHS.