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.
13. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service firefighters showing their support for the NHS
Crews from across TWFRS attended Sunderland Royal Hospital to show their support for the NHS. Photo: Stu Norton
14. Police officers showing their support during Clap for Carers at Sunderland Royal Hospital
Northumbria Police offers attended Sunderland Royal Hospital to take part in Clap for Carers. Photo: Stu Norton
15. Emergency vehicles flashed their blue lights - a symbol of support for the NHS
Ambulances can be seen flashing their blue lights behind NHS workers during Clap for Carers. Photo: Stu Norton