Army of 170,000 volunteers sign up overnight to join NHS workers on coronavirus frontline 👏
The pair, who are leading the country's response to the coronavirus outbreak, both said they have mild symptoms and are continuing to work from their homes.
NHS England chief executive Sir Simon Stevens praised the "overwhelming response" from the British public who have volunteered. People signing up via the app will need to upload identity documents, driving licence , confirmation they have insurance, and other role-related information.- and add your details to the NHS section.Stephen Powis, NHS medical director, hailed the astonishing "outbreaks of altruism and people wanting to help".
Charlotte, 48, a former executive at defence firm BAE Systems, will drop off shopping and vital medication to those who most need it.
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