Much loved British artist, illustrator and author Charlie Mackesy has penned a special illustration (pictured) to celebrate the NHS’s 75th anniversary.

Mackesy is the author of the internationally bestselling book The Boy, the Fox and the Horse and his illustrations have brought comfort to many and been shared online around the world. Earlier this year, the animated adaption of his beloved book won Best Animated Short at the Academy Awards.

Charlie Mackesy said: “Happy 75th birthday to the NHS. This illustration is for all of the NHS staff and volunteers who are brave and amazing … and do so much for us every day.”

The illustration is available to buy with profits going to charity.

Charlie added: “There is a print of the illustration which you can buy if you’d like one – all of the profits will be going to NHS Charities Together, who support the NHS workforce and improve care for everyone in the UK.”

NHS Charities Together Chief Executive, Ellie Orton said: “We are so delighted that Charlie has produced these beautiful prints in honour of the 75th birthday of the NHS and will be donating profits to NHS Charities Together. NHS charities have been around for as long as the NHS supporting staff, patients and communities, it is great that funds will be raised from the sale of these prints to help us to have further impact and ensure we can keep caring for the NHS and help it go further.”