Coronavirus: Rainbow posters from around the country show how children pay tribute to NHS workers
During the coronavirus pandemic, the rainbow has become a symbol of support for people wanting to show solidarity with NHS workers on the front line.
The trend was reportedly started by a nurse who wanted to create “a sign of hope” for patients and staff in hospitals across the country.
The nurse told the BBC she had “organised a small team” to assist her in coordinating the artwork so that it could be posted to the new Nightingale hospital in east London, and other temporary hospitals once they had been set up.
However, an NHS spokesperson later asked people not to send pictures to Nightingale Hospital, referencing “a fake” Facebook which it said was not linked to the nurse’s appeal.
Instead, health officials asked for all artwork to be shared digitally using the hashtag #RainbowsForNightingale.
Since then, parents and children have been displaying their art on windows, doors and roads. Here, The Independent brings you just some of the best efforts.
Ellie, from Bedfordshire, with this impressive unicorn and rainbow
Here’s my daughter Ellie’s efforts for Nightingale Hospital. Keep up the brilliant work #NHSheroes #RainbowsForNightingale pic.twitter.com/AjOk3gV754
— Barry Swain (@Barry_Swain)
This supportive message comes from children at a scouts club in Tower Hamlets, east London
Our Beavers and Cubs are showing their appreciation to all our NHS and frontline workers by drawing or painting beautiful #RainbowsForNightingale couldn’t help but share them....here is Agnes picture she is 7 tears old @EastLdnScouts @TowerHamletsNow pic.twitter.com/Ul305A6zQ7
— 2ELScouts (@2ELScouts)
Lucie drew this vibrant rainbow to show support for NHS staff working on the frontline
#RainbowsForNightingale pic.twitter.com/nvKRSlucVU
— Nicola Bonsall (@nicola_bonsall)
Mia, who lives in Leicester, was determined to get involved despite the ban on posting artwork to NHS Nightingale Hospital
My daughter is going to be gutted 👎any way..., there’s Mia’s creation for #rainbowsfornightingale 🌈🌈🌈🎨❤️ pic.twitter.com/NpCSfyr8Av
— Dorota U (@u_dorota)
These key worker children showed their support with a design on the road outside their school
A beautiful #numicon rainbow made for #NHSheroes 👩🏻⚕️ on the playground today by our key worker children 🌈. #edutwitter #ProtectOurNHS #RainbowsForNightingale pic.twitter.com/UNuYu18L1w
— The Class Guinea Pigs (@hannahlfowler)
Two boys in Preston got behind their mum and other NHS staff with this colourful poster
Enjoyed some home schooling this afternoon doing Art with my boys who are proud their mummy works for the NHS 💙 #RainbowsForNightingale pic.twitter.com/J2pCkulYZR
— Jenny Hiorns (@jennygandy88)
A 10-year-girl in London showing wisdom beyond her years with this important message
#RainbowsForNightingale A wise message from my 10 year old daughter that made me smile after a very long and difficult week 🌈💕 pic.twitter.com/cHE3bZDppa
— Karen Bradley (@karhod21)
Joe showed his support with this beautiful picture of rainbow-coloured butterfly
From Joel xxx #rainbowsfornightingale pic.twitter.com/Q4eCgD7FGu
— Ali Latham (@AliLatham4)
Chloe in Sheffield has a message for nurses:
@WestwaysPrimary Chloe has done her picture for the Nightingale hospital #RainbowsForNightingale pic.twitter.com/BNoIf5hgOk
— jenny (@jdatkins2911)
A family in Bristol, who lost their grandfather to Covid-19, with this poignant poster
Here is our creation...we lost my Grandad to Covid-19 last week and sent these to all the family to try and keep their spirits up #rainbowsfornightingale pic.twitter.com/yYAo4bBz6V
— Lisa Keegans-Wood (@LisaKeegansWood)
Rebeccea, who lives with Autism Spectrum Disorder, thanked her NHS ‘heroes’
Here is Rebecca Wembridge NHS Rainbow . She has ASD Autism spectrum disorder. Age 12. Thank you NHS Hero’s for all your doing for us.
#RainbowsForNightingale pic.twitter.com/969sR5wOVM— Creative Mama (@CreativeMama7)
Shan, in London, posted this arty design to show her solidarity with doctors, nurses and other NHS workers
To all the incredible heroes! #RainbowsForNightingale pic.twitter.com/QCF9boYkwG
— Shan jiang (@shanjiang10)
Issey drew this fantastic hot air balloon passing through a rainbow
#RainbowsForNightingale
Picture from Issey x pic.twitter.com/eLkvE4JWVA— Clare Hague (@clare_hague)
Seren showed her support with a colourful picture of the sky complete with rainbow
My daughter Seren wanted to share this with everyone at NHS Nightingale. Our thoughts are with you all. #rainbowsfornightingale pic.twitter.com/oYlzvoiaR1
— Nicola Robinson (@NicRobUSW)
Sami, 7, and Qaylah 9, with an important reminder for everybody to stay home and protect lives:
#rainbowsfornightingale by Sami 7 and Qaylah 9. 💙❤️ #TowerHamletsTogether pic.twitter.com/5W2Rf16Y6k
— Shirya Rahman (@shiryarahman)
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