Clap for Carers: Sunderland once again shows its support for NHS, carers and key workers with a huge round of applause

The city of Sunderland once again came together to honour our NHS workers, key workers and carers who are helping to keep us safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
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At 8pm on Thursday, April 2, for the second week running, families across Wearside, the North East and the UK took to their doorsteps, back gardens and windows to applaud those on the frontline.

The initiative, which gathered pace and was hugely supported on social media, saw the heartwarming sound of clapping ring out across the country as we all paid tribute to those working hard to keep us safe.

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Designed in honour of NHS workers, carers and key workers, many also used the moment to recognise other key workers across a range of sectors who are keeping the country moving during new lockdown measures imposed by the government.

Sunderland residents clap for NHS, carers and key workers.Sunderland residents clap for NHS, carers and key workers.
Sunderland residents clap for NHS, carers and key workers.

As you put your hands together, many of you got in touch with the Sunderland Echo on Facebook to share your own touching messages.

This is what you said:

Peter O'Brien: Even louder this week! #ClapForCarers #clapforNHS

Alison Harrison: Another good show from our street. Thank you NHS & carers across the board. I only wish our could generate the kit you all need #ClapForCarers

You showed your support with a round of applause.You showed your support with a round of applause.
You showed your support with a round of applause.
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Debbie R: Last week there was me and Dad and the neighbours across the road. This week there was me and Dad, five neighbours and three dogs! Hoping for a few more next week #ClapForCarers #ClapForKeyWorkers

Jane Niven: More clapping neighbours this week... and nice to see everyone is still well #clapforkeyworkers #ClapForCarers

Michael Smith: Once again Boldon you’ve done yourselves proud. It was pitch black during last week’s effort but we still had a few fireworks tonight #ClapForCarers #clapforkeyworkers #clapforNHS

Katie Baggott: More of our street came out this week, felt quite emotional when a NHS worker driving back from her shift drove past and thanked us all #ClapForCarers #NHSThankYou

Lewis Graham: Well that was brilliant again! Well done everyone! God bless our NHS staff and carers in these unprecidented times