Is there a hero in your family who has gone the extra mile to help others during the coronavirus pandemic?
We want to hear about people in any line of work who have done their bit to help others during the pandemic and shine a light on what they do.
Samantha Jayne nominated Rebecca Pape as her #HealthHero.
David Dillon has called for a Wakefield midwifery to team to receive the recognition they deserves for helping pregnant women in the district.
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Hide AdAnita Ruckledge, who works for Mid Yorkshire NHS Hospitals Trust, was forced to self-isolate with symptoms of the virus and wrote a passionate letter to the Express about how Sam Carney, the landlady of the Travellers Inn at Stanley stepped-up in her hour of need.
Visit our #HealthHeroes live blog for more stories of people who have made a difference to lives in Wakefield and beyond.If you want to shine a light on your heroes please email [email protected] or call 07803 506 029.
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