Submitted on Monday 27th April 2020
Rejected on Friday 22nd May 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
The Government to fund a memorial to lives of healthcare staff lost by Covid-19
To fund the creation of a permanent memorial in a suitable site - perhaps outside a London Hospital or Parliament - similar to, and of the same status as, war or political memorials, to mark the lives lost of, and sacrifices made by, healthcare workers in the battle against Covid-19.
It is clear that the NHS and social care staff's struggle against Covid-19 is of historical significance. This is of a magnitude only experienced in times of war and so - alongside any appropriate remuneration and future amelioration of NHS and care staff - there should be a permanent reminder of the sacrifices made by these key workers in a time of otherwise peace. It is appropriate that this comes from The Government given the status of the NHS and the funding history of other past memorials.
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You may wish to sign these petitions calling for the same action:
A memorial for NHS, care, allied professionals, who die as a result of COVID:19: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/313328
Create a National Covid-19 Key worker memorial Commemorate the fallen: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/315516
Commission a Memorial Plaque to honour and remember UK victims of the Covid-19: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/310097
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