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.
13. Gail Anne Wright
Danielle Wright: My mam Gail Anne Wright working 40+ hours per week as a home care worker 7am-10pm shift patterns. Suffers with hypertension and still doesn’t complain about putting everything on the line for the vulnerable people she cares for. My hero! | User (UGC) Photo: UGC
14. Barbara and Victoria Scott
Kate Murray: My mam and sister working at Cheviot Court care home looking after the elderly and vulnerable could not be prouder of them working 12 hour shifts too! And we are all missing them like mad! | User (UGC) Photo: UGC
15. Richard Davison
Rebecca Davison: This is my dad Richard Davison and I’m so very proud of him. He is a delivery driver for ASDA and has been working hard delivering food and other essentials. He’s also one of the most caring, kind people you could meet. So grateful he is my dad. | User (UGC) Photo: UGC
16. Christine Liddle
Danielle Liddle: I nominate Christine Liddle my gorgeous mamma. A 64-year-old nurse who is working every hour under the sun on a Covid-19 ward. | User (UGC) Photo: UGC