And let’s not forget the heroic work they have done for decades up to now.
We have selected 11 photos of some of the nurses we should all be thanking for their remarkable efforts over the years. We will also be paying tribute to other health staff in the days to come.
Do you remember these scenes? Or is there another health worker you would like us to pay tribute to?
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1. Such important care
South Tyneside District Hospital Special Care Baby Unit neonatal staff. Pictured in this 2013 scene are, left to right, Angela Fisher, Jayne Tough and Hazel Thompson. Photo: Tim Richardson
2. The toy appeal in 2017
South Tyneside Childrens A&E department staff pictured during the toy appeal in 2017. From left, they are staff nurse Sandra Bryant, Toy Appeal's Shannon Crowder and staff nurses Denise Sweeney and Jenny Hutchinson. Does this bring back memories? Photo: Stu Norton
3. On the run for charity
These nurses were tackling the Great North Run last year. They are, from left ,Abdominal Transplant Co-ordinator Peter Robinson Smith, Gill Childs, Sarah Cookson, John Moore, Joanne Nicholson, Ryan Dobinson and Transplant Nurse Specialist Stephanie Dunn. Photo: Stu Norton
4. Another reminder of Brenda
Did you work with Nurse Brenda Stidolph during her 50 year career? Photo: Stu Norton