The founder of the weekly "clap for carers" campaign has said next Thursday's show of support should be the last, amid concerns the event has become politicised.
Annemarie Plas, from South London, said she was "overwhelmed" by the support for the cacophonous ritual but it was better to stop when it was at "its peak".
She told the PA news agency: "I think it's good to have the last of the series next Thursday, because to have the most impact I think it is good to stop it at its peak. "Without getting too political, I share some of the opinions that some people have about it becoming politicised. "I think the narrative is starting to change and I don't want the clap to be negative." We're testing a new site: This content is coming soon Ev