Leeds health heroes: you sent us photos of family and friends on the frontline

Leeds health heroes: you sent us photos of family and friends on the frontline - we salute them

We asked the people of Leeds across social media to share photos of their health heroes working on the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic – and here is YOUR response.

By Joe Urquhart

Published 7th May 2020, 06:00 BST

Click through our gallery to see if you can spot anyone you know – or maybe even yourself. The Yorkshire Evening Post will salute our health heroes weekly so head over to our Facebook page to get involved and let us know yours.

1. Michael Heppinstall

Son Andrew said: My Dad works on the ambulances for a private company, exactly like the NHS. He caught the virus, as soon as he was ready to get back to work he went straight back to help people in need.

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2. Third year nurses

Samantha Louise said: All health heroes in this picture! Third year student nurses signing up to help with the pandemic at Pinderfields.

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3. Samantha Lancaster

Nigel said: A lifetime away, but now even more dedicated to be a nurse. My oldest daughter has been through some ups and downs already in her life. Now is her greatest challenge. Stay safe.

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4. Meagan Mosby-Smith

Lisa said: This is my daughter Meagan and her colleagues from Chapel Allerton hospital in Leeds, most of which are now working at the LGI in ICU. So proud of them all.