The NHS is instantly recognisable for its iconic blue scrubs and nurses uniforms and now its your turn to wear the perfect hue too.

To celebrate the NHS' 76th birthday were encouraging schools, nurseries, workplaces, community groups and individuals to take part in our Wear It Blue Day on Friday 5 July, or any day which suits you.

Its a great opportunity to raise funds for your local NHS charity while wearing your favourite royal sweater, your lucky navy pants, sky-coloured headscarf or teal shirt.

You can go head to toe in blue to brighten your office, school or workplace or just wear one item as homage to the NHS - anything goes! You'll be helping us to brighten up hospital stays for our patients and their families at the same time.

Please donate £1, or whatever you can afford.

Don't forget to let us know about your Wear It Blue Day and to take lots of photographs to share with us - trft.rhcc@nhs.net.