The Queen today bestowed the ultimate honour on our health service today when she awarded it the George Cross – saying its staff had worked with courage, compassion and dedication.
The George Cross is given for acts of great heroism or courage in the face of great danger and NHS staff have worked tirelessly during the pandemic.
Who can forget the emotional scenes as we clapped for the heroes during the pandemic.
But the many faces of the NHS has been a source of inspiration and support throughout South Tyneside for years. Here are just a handful of reminders of the difference it makes.
5. Every reason to cheer in 2006
Dave Shilton and staff were celebrating the South Tyneside NHS Trust's superb rating in a new report in this 2006 photo. Who can tell us more? Photo: CL
6. Margaret's memories from 2018
Margaret Maughan was pictured in 2018 with a photograph herself 2 years after she qualified as a Enrolled Nurse. Do you have a special piece of NHS history to share with us? Photo: Frank Reid
7. Celebrations in 2008
MP David Miliband unveiled a plaque to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the NHS in 2008. The occasion also marked the start of work on a new stroke unit at South Tyneside District Hospital. Photo: TR
8. Reflections in 2018
Nancy Clark with a photograph of herself just after she qualified as a Nurse. Remember this from 3 years ago? Photo: Frank Reid