Good idea?  I think with the awards season approaching a George Cross to the NHS would be appropriate, what they are doing certainly fits the criteria.  The NHS would carry it but it would be awarded for all those in harm's way in the current crisis.  A round of applause is all well and good but this is a bit more tangible.

I totally agree !

Someone's probably already done it, but I was only thinking this morning of petitioning No. 10 for medals for all the NHS staff.....And others in the 'care industry'.

You've got my vote, SV52. 

Cheers - Phil

I've written to my MP and I'll revert with any reply.

I'll support that !

Occurs to me - I a member of Change, so could start an on-line petition I think...I'll take a look later.

Excellent idea.

Quote from: ianrs54 on 09 April 2020, 11:16:51 AM
Occurs to me - I a member of Change, so could start an on-line petition I think...I'll take a look later.

That was my initial thought, Ian....Not quite sure how you 'start it off'.

I think you and SV52 know...a LOT of the forum would be straight in to support a petition 'of that ilk'.

(I MUST remember to go out and clap, this evening....Though the distances between all the properties around here would probably mean we wouldn't hear anyone else.)

Cheers - Phil 

I'll investigate bear wit moi..

Seriously....I think we should, Ian.

Let us know what you find out.

Cheers - Phil

Something like this is definitely deserved, we'd support any online petition.

OK I've set this up :-

https://www.change.org/p/uk-government-award-the-nhs-a-george-cross/share_for_starters?just_created=true&tag_selected=politics

And thanks for the support already shown.

Cheers

IanS

Quote from: ianrs54 on 09 April 2020, 01:21:42 PM
OK I've set this up :-

https://www.change.org/p/uk-government-award-the-nhs-a-george-cross/share_for_starters?just_created=true&tag_selected=politics

And thanks for the support already shown.

Cheers

IanS

Just trying to check to see if I'd signed it and I think there may be two or three (or twenty - it's hard to tell!) other petitions to the same effect.

Ah well, more the merrier!

Quote from: ianrs54 on 09 April 2020, 01:21:42 PM
OK I've set this up :-
https://www.change.org/p/uk-government-award-the-nhs-a-george-cross/share_for_starters?just_created=true&tag_selected=politics
And thanks for the support already shown.Cheers IanS

I think I've signed it.....But you know how good I am with this modern stuff.

Cheers - Phil

Phil its not a hammer and chisel, or did you get as far as clay tablets ?

Quote from: ianrs54 on 09 April 2020, 01:21:42 PM
OK I've set this up :-

https://www.change.org/p/uk-government-award-the-nhs-a-george-cross/share_for_starters?just_created=true&tag_selected=politics

And thanks for the support already shown.

Cheers

IanS

Signed just a few minutes ago then Change.ORG hassled me to use Facebook, Whatsapp and Twitter none of which I use. There wasn't a no-thanks option. A bit annoying.