Doctor says NHS applause is leading to spike in injuries

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An A&E medic is warning that the weekly nationwide clap for NHS staff has resulted in a spike in accidents and injuries. Dr Richard Pilling, a consultant surgeon in Yorkshire, says there have been “interesting little peaks in accident rates” following the rounds of applause on Thursday nights. In one incident, a woman fell and cut her knee. Dr Pilling urges people to “be a bit more cautious”.

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