The UK is still in lockdown, meaning all but those who cannot work remotely been asked to stay at home.
But there are many workers who have had to continue to go out and work to keep essential services running.
As a big thank you to our key workers, we published all the names we received on the Epping Forest Guardian and Your Local Guardian front pages on Thursday:
Epping Forest Guardian front page, May 21. Photo: Newsquest
Below, we have included all the names and messages of support our readers have sent in:
Stuart Matthew and Roy Matthew from Stuarts Market Shop
"Stuart and his dad have gone above and beyond to supply the local people during the lockdown. Nothing has been too much trouble as he sourced much sought after items for his customers. Eggs, toilet rolls, disinfectant, wipes, bleach, paints, compost, gardening tools and fence paint, sanitiser and face masks. Whilst all the shops closed, they have remained, putting themselves at risk. He has kept his prices low and if he didn’t have something requested, then he did his best to get it for you next time he went to the wholesalers. I would like to nominate Stuart and his dad for delivering such a amazing service to the local community. Well done to both of you."
Helen Rush, Dementia Care Worker
"My mum is one of the strongest, most compassionate and most caring people I've ever met. Not only does she work in a care home but she cares for people with dementia. The care home has only recently been given masks to wear from donations and even with the lack of PPE, she still goes to every shift with a smile on her face, ready to care. The people she cares for cannot understand social distancing or the Covid-19 pandemic, which makes her job even harder as she has to make sure everyone is safe, isolated, and has to keep answering why no one has visited them. She puts herself at risk so she can care for people who cannot look after themselves. And I'm so proud to call her my mum."
Maryum Ahmad, Unit Manager, Woodland Grove Care Home
Malachy McCarron, Carer, Woodland Grove Care Home
Jane Hellen, Receptionist, Woodland Grove Care Home
Michela Volpe, Activities Team, Woodland Grove Care Home
Victoria Shaw, Carer, Woodland Grove Care Home
Hana Kasujja, Carer, Woodland Grove Care Home
Helen Rose Kelly, Housekeeper, Woodland Grove Care Home
Shane Best, Paramedic
Dawn Calder
Ruth Anderson, Physiotherapist
Dr Beth Scutt
Cheryl Parker, Ambulance Technician
Dr Uddin, GP at Langthorne Health Centre
Nichola Barker, Nurse
Kristy West, Nurse
Georgina Smith, Trainee Midwife
Jamie Smith, Firefighter, Kensington
Tanoh Danso, Paramedic
Lynn Gibbs, Nursing Home Care Worker
Paul Feakes, London Underground
Alan Smith, London Underground
Jimmy Jarvis, London Underground
Gill Cooper, Tesco
Kameran Bahar, Shopkeeper
Kevin Cook, Bus driver
Janet Thompson, Nursery Teacher
Michelle Higgins, Paediatric Nurse
Georgina Baah, Health Care Assistant
Kim Dada, Outpatient Reception Supervisor
All staff at Oakleigh Park Care Home
All staff at Athenaeum Care Home
All staff at Ashfield Care Home
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