People across Stevenage, Hitchin and Letchworth drew pictures, wrote poems and decorated their windows to say thank you to NHS staff and key workers.

The Comet: Connor Stafford, 11, from Hitchin, wrote a poem to thank the NHS. Picture: Michelle SharpConnor Stafford, 11, from Hitchin, wrote a poem to thank the NHS. Picture: Michelle Sharp (Image: Archant)

Sharon Dixie sent in a picture of her mum Belinda Howard with her colleague Jess, who work for Alina Homecare in Stevenage. Sharon said: “They are doing an amazing job, especially my mum who is putting herself at risk due to taking methotrexate, which is a form of chemo.”

Stacey Smith said: “Thank you to all of the kind staff caring for the residents at Westbourne Residential Home in Hitchin. Each day they are going into work with a smile on their faces and going above and beyond to ensure the residents in their care are safe, well and happy.”

The Comet: Ella-Mae from Dugdale Court in Hitchin thanking the NHS. Picture: Ricki RenschElla-Mae from Dugdale Court in Hitchin thanking the NHS. Picture: Ricki Rensch (Image: Archant)

Vikki Turner said: “I’d like to send in a big thank you to my three sisters who are all key workers. I’m so proud of them all and love and miss them so much!”

Please send your pictures and videos in support of key workers to anne.suslak@archant.co.uk

The Comet: Ella-Mae from Dugdale Court in Hitchin thanking the NHS. Picture: Ricki RenschElla-Mae from Dugdale Court in Hitchin thanking the NHS. Picture: Ricki Rensch (Image: Archant)

The Comet: A rainbow thanking the NHS outside Nationwide in Stevenage. Picture: Robyn ChapmanA rainbow thanking the NHS outside Nationwide in Stevenage. Picture: Robyn Chapman (Image: Archant)

The Comet: A thank you to the NHS in Coventry Close, Stevenage. Picture: Sarah SmithA thank you to the NHS in Coventry Close, Stevenage. Picture: Sarah Smith (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Stacey Smith wanted to thank the staff at Westbourne Residential Home in Hitchin. Picture: Stacey SmithStacey Smith wanted to thank the staff at Westbourne Residential Home in Hitchin. Picture: Stacey Smith (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Stacey Smith wanted to thank the staff at Westbourne Residential Home in Hitchin. Picture: Stacey SmithStacey Smith wanted to thank the staff at Westbourne Residential Home in Hitchin. Picture: Stacey Smith (Image: Archant)