Here are 15 photos of the emergency services from across the North East showing their support for the NHS at Sunderland Royal Hospital.
Scroll down and have a flick through our photo gallery of the emergency services taking part in Clap for Carers.
1. A Northumbria Police officer showing his support for Clap for Carers
Officers showed their support for Clap the Carers at Sunderland Royal Hospital Photo: Stu Norton
2. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service crews showed their support at Sunderland Royal Hospital
TWFRS crews were among those showing their support for Clap for Carers at Sunderland Royal Hospital. Photo: Stu Norton
3. NHS workers were among those showing their support which takes place every Thursday at 8pm
NHS workers from Sunderland Royal Hospital showing their support during the clap which takes place every Thursday. Photo: Stu Norton
4. Various NHS workers were among those taking part in Clap for Carers at Sunderland Royal Hospital
Various NHS workers taking part in the Clap for Carers on Thursday, April 16. Photo: Stu Norton
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