Dorset Council will be honouring the heroic people who work for the NHS and the emergency services in the UK on Emergency Services Day Monday 9 September.

The 999 Emergency Services Flag will be raised at County Hall in Dorchester to remember and thank men and women from police, fire and rescue service and wider NHS.

A two-minute period of silence will be observed at 9am to remember the 7,500 members of the emergency services killed in the line of duty over the last 200 years.

Cllr Stella Jones, Chair of Dorset Council, said: "Emergency Services Day is our chance to support the heroic people who protect and care for us all and show our appreciation to staff and volunteers by proudly flying the 999 day flag.

"They work tirelessly 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year and show courage and dedication to protect us from harm and be there for all of us in our hour of need.

"The council is very proud to support and promote the exemplary work carried out by blue light services across Dorset – and beyond." 

Emergency Services Day (also known as 999 Day) is a national day across the UK.

The day promotes the work of the emergency services, including using the emergency services responsibly, educating the public about basic lifesaving skills, and promoting the many career and volunteering opportunities available.