We were immensely honoured that 999 Day had the support of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and are deeply honoured that Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, along with His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, have continued their support for Emergency Services Day and for the 2 million men and women who serve across the 999 and NHS family.
We are grateful to His Majesty’s Government and the Governments of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales for their support.
"Each and every day, hardworking emergency workers are on the frontline, putting themselves in danger to protect us. They are the backbone of our communities, and I speak for the whole country when I say thank you for your dedication and for keeping us safe."
The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer KCB KC MP
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
“Our Health and Social Care staff and emergency service workers deserve our gratitude every single day. I am consistently humbled by the many examples of care, compassion and heroics from the people who have dedicated themselves, and their careers, to helping others. And today, I want publicly to say thank you for all that you do.”
Michelle O'Neill MLA
First Minister of Northern Ireland
“On 999 Day, we celebrate the incredible staff and volunteers who make up our emergency services and the vital role they play in keeping people safe. It is so important that we pay tribute to and celebrate everything you do for everyone across our communities. I want to recognise your professionalism and compassion, your dedication and courage, in often challenging, stressful, and dangerous circumstances. We are so proud and grateful for your unrelenting dedication and commitment. My heartfelt thanks goes to each and every one of you.”
Emma Little-Pengelly MLA
deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland
“On Emergency Services Day, we thank all of those working in our NHS, police, fire and rescue, ambulance, coastguard and mountain rescue services for their remarkable dedication. Whatever the badge or uniform, their purpose is the same – to protect the people and communities of Scotland. It is also important that we remember with gratitude and pride those who have lost their lives in service, making the ultimate sacrifice to help others, and we hold their loved ones in our thoughts. On behalf of the whole of Scotland, I say sincerely that we value the staff and volunteers of our emergency services, and that we are grateful for everything they do.”
The Rt Hon John Swinney MSP
First Minister of Scotland
“Every day of the year, around-the-clock, our emergency service staff work tirelessly to keep us all safe from harm, showing tremendous courage in the face of adversity. 999 Day is an opportunity to say a big ‘thank you’ to all our NHS and emergency services heroes across Wales. Diolch o galon!”
The Rt Hon The Baroness Eluned Morgan of Ely PC MS
Prif Weinidog Cymru / First Minister of Wales