Neighbours of a coronavirus hit care home came out to show their support for staff working there.
Oak Springs care home, on Church Road in Wavertree, has faced the death of three residents who were suffering from COVID-19 symptoms with many more also being reported as unwell.
Staff at the home appealed for help earlier this week as staff numbers continued to drop due to self isolation guidelines.
Since Sunday, the home has been inundated with offers to help and neighbours in the area also took the time to share their support.
Dozens of people living around the care home came out of their hours on Thursday night at 8pm to take part in the Clap For Carers campaign.
People were also heard banging pots and pans and fireworks were seen being let off in neighbouring streets.
The show of support was also a chance for people to display their appreciation to other key workers, such as supermarket worker, police officers, post service workers.
A couple who live facing Oak Springs, Dot and Tony, told the ECHO: “We have come out to show our support to the postmen and everybody still working.
“Even the bin men and especially the National Health Service.”
Another neighbour, Thomas, also said: “I’m here to support the National Health Services who are doing a fantastic job.
“Good luck to them, keep it going.
“We love you, you’re saving lives. Thank you very much.”
The viral campaign saw people all over the UK clapping in their homes last week for NHS workers who are treating the COVID-19 crisis.
This week however, the applause was extended to other key workers who are dedicated to looking after others and keep the country running, including supermarket workers, cleaners, carers and teachers.
And people took to their windows, front doors and balconies across Merseyside at 8pm on Thursday night to Clap For Carers working on the front line.
Sarah Jones tweeted: "Everyone in our street clapped and some of our neighbours did a thumbs up to my Dad who is a key worker. Thanks to all the key workers. Stay safe, we love you."
In Mossley Hill, Twitter user @XxMimsi wrote it was "emotional" adding: "Good to wave at our neighbours too."
Elsewhere in Merseyside, thousands of other people also took part in the show of support.
Residents in Walton were seen taking to the street to clap and cheer for those dedicated workers.
