We’re living through a time of crisis that few of us would ever have expected to see.
We are celebrating our key worker heroes, and we’ve asked you to highlight the brave individuals and teams you know who are working on the frontline.
Here’s a lineup of some North East #healthheroes we should all applaud.
1. Jean Shone, nurse practitioner
Angela Heslop says: My friend & neighbour Jean Shone , from South Shields. She retired as a nurse practitioner after 32 year then returned to work in A&E , shes been working very long shifts caring for corona patients" Photo: Submitted
2. Claire Bake
Denise Llewllyn King says: "This is my Niece Claire Bake, she works at North Tees ITU, so proud of her" Photo: Submitted
3. Sharon Stothard, respiratory specialist nurse
Neil Stothard says Sharon "normally works in the chest clinic but now back on the wards during this emergency. We’re so proud of her but so worried for her and all the NHS staff risking it all to care for others that need them" Photo: Submitted
4. Nurse Ashleigh
Vic Nonya says: "Two years ago after an operation which resulted in complications, I required an emergency blood transfusion. She saved my life" Photo: Submitted