NHS workers were overjoyed when they returned to their cars from a long shift a County Durham hospital to find heartfelt thank you messages for their hard work in fighting coronavirus.
Staff were even more thrilled when they found out the messages from their fellow emergency workers in the police force.
Staff at Bishop Auckland Hospital found the printed notes clipped under their windscreen wipers.
The messages read: "To our wonderful NHS colleagues, We thank you for you hard work saving lives. We've got your back."
It was signed off: "From your friends at Bishop Auckland Police."
Workers then took to social media to thank officers - who are also on the front line during these worrying times.
Mandy Porritt said: "Myself and a couple of colleagues found these on our car at the end of our day and it really did cheer us up. It was a lovely gesture and we really appreciated it, thank you."
Viv Hall said: "I found this on my car yesterday after a really busy day. My team are being split up to help colleagues and things are difficult. It really made me smile. Thank you."
Katherine rich wrote: "I’m sure that really kind gesture was massively appreciated by our amazing NHS staff!! Thank you to you all at Durham Constabulary for keeping us safe too!!"
Alen Denham added: "We have a fantastic NHS and we are all proud of the work they do. What also must be said are in times like these many people’s jobs are really important, people keeping us fed, drivers, shop staff anyone looking out for our wellbeing and helping us. Pull together everyone."
Jen Anderson said: "Well done Durham Constabulary, especially as you’re on the front line too. Thank you for all that you do xx."
