We have been inundated with messages from you, the Echo 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 21 pictures of Sunderland key workers who are making you proud as the crisis continues. To see our first collection of key worker photos, click here.
1. Emma Burn
Livvy Brast: Emma Burn and Shannon Smith who both work as care workers at Dovecote Meadow in Ford, Sunderland, they were already fabulous people/carers before all this happened always going above and beyond for all they care for, saving lives and bringing happiness daily working long and hard hours whilst putting their lives at risk. Photo: UGC
2. Shannon Smith
Livvy Brast: Emma Burn and Shannon Smith who both work as care workers at Dovecote Meadow in Ford, Sunderland, they were already fabulous people/carers before all this happened always going above and beyond for all they care for, saving lives and bringing happiness daily working long and hard hours whilst putting their lives at risk. Photo: UGC
3. Bradie Oley
Clare Oley: She is a Health Care Assistant in Endoscopy at Sunderland Royal Hospital, she goes to work to care for all their patients not knowing when or if they are in contact with Covid-19 patients. We are so proud of her for doing her job even when this awful virus wasnt an issue but now it is we are even prouder. Photo: UGC
4. Keelboat Lodge
Margaret Storey: Just a few of the wonderful staff who are keeping us all safe 24 hours a day at Keelboat Lodge Hendon. Photo: UGC