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Clap for carers

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mids2019 · 04/01/2021 18:48

Given the current pressures and having a bit more enforced time should clap for carers restart?

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SoupDragon · 06/01/2021 13:49

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ConfusedcomMum · 06/01/2021 13:52

Too late, get your saucepans ready on Thursday!

Hotcuppatea · 06/01/2021 13:53

You'll be on your own out there.

SoupDragon · 06/01/2021 13:55

@ConfusedcomMum

Too late, get your saucepans ready on Thursday!
No.
ConfusedcomMum · 06/01/2021 13:57

You'll be on your own out there.

Most probably 🤣

halcyondays · 06/01/2021 14:09

Nice idea the first time, I think people are too jaded and cynical for this now.

What would help is a strict lockdown while they get the vaccine rolled out and proper quarantine for anyone coming in from abroad.

Nearlyadoctor · 06/01/2021 14:15

Please don’t

millymollymoomoo · 06/01/2021 14:19

Please noooo

Afeckinchoo · 06/01/2021 14:32

Wonder how many people that'll be out clapping on Thursday were busy doing their self risk assessment to justify doing what the hell they liked over Christmas, not giving key workers a second thought?

Justanotherlurker · 06/01/2021 15:50

It became "clap for insta likes" as of week 2 originally, no way!

iswhois · 06/01/2021 16:45

I don't know where all the pressure is coming from to start up this stupid practice again. The amount of people I know who are for this is precisely 0

PachinkoFreeFood · 06/01/2021 16:49

No

Vivana · 06/01/2021 16:50

No please don't. I'm a carer and can't stand the clapping. Just doing my job and don't need a clap for it

IDontMindMarmite · 06/01/2021 16:55

I'm staying inside this time (NHS worker). It's embarrassing.

Frownette · 06/01/2021 16:56

I'm not doing it. During first lockdown it was a bit of a novelty and I liked to listen to it in this strange new world but it's become a bit contentious and if it disturbs people's sleep I shouldn't like that.

mids2019 · 06/01/2021 19:16

Pretty much a big fat no...

However we will have NHS staff working hard so what is the best way to show appreciation?

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evenBetter · 06/01/2021 20:30

If people simply behaved themselves and stopped choosing to be around other people, indoors. Literally what the staff have been begging people to do for about 9 months now. And pay them better. How is this difficult for you to understand?

Afeckinchoo · 06/01/2021 20:39

@mids2019

Pretty much a big fat no...

However we will have NHS staff working hard so what is the best way to show appreciation?

Sign any petitions for better pay and conditions. Personally acknowledge when and if you deal with them, a simple thank you and treating them with respect (not suggesting you don't) Stick to the restrictions in place so the NHS is at less risk of being overwhelmed (again, not suggesting you personally don't) Don't share the stupid photos doing the rounds of empty waiting rooms etc in green areas, they're empty for a reason, highly likely as a covid measure to stop people being in areas together. Wear a mask in areas it's mandated (or supposed to be!) if you're not exempt.

Personally I don't need claps, or free food or presents etc, if you personally know anyone in the NHS or care or any of the jobs that are essential at the moment, ask them how they are, talk to them, let them vent if they need to, offer any practical things that you can. My friends who've checked up on me that aren't in the same job, has meant the world to me.
But please, no more fireworks, saucepan banging and bloody clapping.

lovelemoncurd · 06/01/2021 21:10

I would happily go out and wave to neighbours. They have been lovely and a real lifeline. Clap for heroes ( as they have now renamed it) er no. I'm so thankful to all NHS staff but they don't need clapping. They need people to follow the fricking advice!

Pinkstars2501 · 07/01/2021 13:48

Just follow the rules. It's that simple.

I'm a carer in a nursing home so a bit of a different experience to an ITU or covid hospital ward (even though a lot of hospital wards aren't any more at risk than our home).

But with regards to "what can we do" we'd really like it if instead of clapping, our residents families could be a bit more patient with us instead of getting shitty, with regards to stuff like Zoom calls. Yes we know it's hard for you not to have direct contact with your families (we're also not seeing ours, to protect your family member as well as us), but we are not technicians. If the connection is shit, it's not our fault, we're doing our best. We have a visitor pod but if your family member has dementia/is usually nurses in bed so not used to sitting out in communal areas, and isn't happy to sit there, we can't do much other than encourage them.
We also don't have the time to sit next to them for an hour to make sure they sit there while you get your photos for the gram. We have a lot of other residents and need to get on with personal care/drinks/food/restocking gloves etc.

The families who have sent letters of appreciation/treats/talked about how much we're doing when you're in the local area, we Thankyou. Most of you have supported us and vocalised how grateful you are that your relative is safe and getting the best care possible. Stuff like that goes a long way with staff morale when we're decked out in full PPE for 12 hours and rethink having a drink (because mask changes getting old...).

And if you could vote for a better option next election, also great.

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