Archbishop of Canterbury leads call for one-off clap to mark 72nd birthday of the NHS

THE Archbishop of Canterbury is leading a call to bring back a one-off doorstep clap.

Justin Welby has teamed up with the NHS to ask families to mark its 72nd birthday on July 5.

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The clap is spearheaded by the Together campaign — a coalition of organisations asking us all to applaud NHS staff and key workers.

In a letter, it calls for July 5 to become a day where people say thanks.

On July 4, the campaign is also calling for Brits to mark a minute silence and light a candle in their window to remember all those who have lost their lives.

The clap is backed by figures including Baroness Doreen Lawrence and TV host Gary Lineker.

The original clap for carers lasted ten weeks and ended last month.

Founder Annemarie Plas, 36, said: "Thursday nights were a moment to show our appreciation but also became a moment to check-in with our neighbours and have some human contact.