Nurses, midwives, cleaners and carers were all put forward – and now we celebrate them with this collection of photos and heartfelt messages from some of the people who appreciate them most. From those who made the nominations and all of us at The News: thank you to those working on the frontline at this time of national difficulty.
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![An ex-Royal Navy Wren and PCSO, Debbie is working on the healthcare frontline by working with midwives at Queen Alexandra Hospital. Andrew, her partner, said she is 'truly deserving' of the title of Health Hero.](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjJjMGM1NjNlLTE0MjktNGQ2Ny04NDVhLWExNTk5MjA2NGExMDozY2Y3ZDJmZi1iYjUxLTRmNzItOWVjYy0yYjI5N2I2MDVmNzk=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
17. Debbie Matthews - Senior maternity assistant at QA Hospital
An ex-Royal Navy Wren and PCSO, Debbie is working on the healthcare frontline by working with midwives at Queen Alexandra Hospital. Andrew, her partner, said she is 'truly deserving' of the title of Health Hero. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Nominated by Andrew Travis
![Lindsey has been praised for her work as a carer in the community at this difficult time. Her 'incredible' hard work sees her visiting those in need.](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjk1MDZmNTlmLTA4YmEtNDM1NC1iODU3LTVmNDNiYmM4NGIzMDplYTEwMDgwMy0yNmZiLTRhZGEtOTU0ZC0yYzIxNTgxYmI3ZDU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
18. Lindsey Cann - Carer
Lindsey has been praised for her work as a carer in the community at this difficult time. Her 'incredible' hard work sees her visiting those in need. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Nominated by Lucy Clifford
![In nominating Tina for her brilliant efforts, Grace said: 'We are giving up the way we would usually complete our degree in order to fight on the front line.'](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjIxZDUxNmJhLWNlMzMtNDBjYy1hZWY1LTIwNjRkNDNmYTM0NzoyODg0ZDhmZi0wZTM1LTQ2ZjktYTY3Ny00ZDVjOGE4MDUzNTA=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
19. Tina Vincent - Third-year student nurse
In nominating Tina for her brilliant efforts, Grace said: 'We are giving up the way we would usually complete our degree in order to fight on the front line.' | Other 3rd Party Photo: Nominated by Grace Rushmere
![Fiona and her team are among those feeling the pressure of the coronavirus outbreak in the care sector. Hannah, who nominated her, said she continues to be the 'best auntie ever'.](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjZiNjlmMDA0LWIzYTItNDFjZC04NDJiLWM4YWQ0NjBhOWM1Yjo0YTE5YjhkNC02MjRiLTQ5N2YtYTFmZC02ZDU5ZjUxNWJlOGQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
20. Fiona Miller - Deputy care home manager at Shearwater, Southsea
Fiona and her team are among those feeling the pressure of the coronavirus outbreak in the care sector. Hannah, who nominated her, said she continues to be the 'best auntie ever'. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Nominated by Hannah Wilcox