Clap for the NHS: Watch the people of Eastbourne break out into applause

People across Eastbourne broke into applause at 8pm last night (March 26) to say thank you to the NHS.

By Ginny Sanderson

Published 27th Mar 2020, 10:44 BST

Updated 27th Mar 2020, 10:52 BST

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The phenomenon was captured on video of neighbourhoods showing their appreciation for all the hardworking healthcare staff during the coronavirus outbreak.

One resident sent in their footage of people in Pevensey Road in the town centre.

The sounds of whooping, whistling, and applause can be heard echoing down the street in a moment where everyone – across the country – came together to say thanks.

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A&E staff at Eastbourne District General Hospital (DGH) posed for a photo earlier this week with the message, “We come to work for you, so please stay at home for us.”

It follows the latest government advice to slow the spread of pandemic, which is for everyone to stay at home as much as possible.

NHS East Sussex