We have been inundated with messages from you, the Gazette readers, about the heroes in your homes who are working hard to keep the North East running during the coronavirus pandemic and UK lockdown measures. Here are 20 pictures of South Tyneside key workers who are making you proud as the crisis continues. To see our first collection of key worker photos, click here.
5. Samantha Hepplewhite
Leanne Cummings: Graduating early as a nurse in order to help the NHS in every way possible. Couldn’t be any prouder of my best friend. | User (UGC) Photo: UGC
6. Demi Hedley
Hayley Graham: This is my daughter Demi Hedley who is a senior care worker at Ashleigh Mews care home. I’m so proud of her. | User (UGC) Photo: UGC
7. Simon Skinner
Michelle Skinner: My husband and I are both key workers working in care. My husband Simon Skinner looks after the elderly in residential care. He has decided that he has a duty of care to the residents and if we all gave up, there would be nobody left to fight this virus and it’s what we signed up for. Heroic words I think and I’m so proud of him. | User (UGC) Photo: UGC
8. Sarah Mason
Caitlyn Davison: My mam looks after my nana with severe arthritis also immobile, can’t sit on the settee. She is an end-of-life care nurse who goes to residents who can’t look after themselves, she wakes up at 6 every day to help my nana and other residents. I would like to say how many people are grateful and would like to say a big thank you. | User (UGC) Photo: UGC