At 5pm, people across the city clapped as a way of saying thank you to NHS staff who have worked throughout the coronavirus pandemic. It also marks 72 years since the NHS was founded on July 5,1948. Yorkshire Evening Post photographer James Hardisty went to Leeds General Infirmary for the final show of thanks. FULL STORY: Leeds joins the nation in one final Clap for Carers to celebrate 72nd anniversary of NHS
7. Love all around
The banging of pots and pans rang around villages, suburbs and city apartment blocks along with claps and cheers to pay tribute to all those frontline and key workers who have helped save lives.
8. Clap for Carers
The initiative follows the success of the weekly Clap for Carers, and it is hoped the applause will become an annual tradition.
9. Public behind NHS
Dr Phil Wood, the chief medical officer for Leeds said it was important to staff to feel that the public was behind the NHS.
10. Dr Phil Wood
Dr Phil Wood said: "It was really important for staff to feel that the public was supporting and understanding that the NHS had really adapted to caring for people with COVID."
