The scene outside Leeds General Infirmary as members of the emergency services salute local heroes during Thursday's nationwide Clap for Carers initiative

Millions of Brits up and down the country have taken to their doorsteps for the fourth week running to say thank you to frontline staff amid the coronavirus outbreak. Pictured: Alfie, Henry and Bobby

One woman is seen with a thank you NHS banner outside Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

NHS workers outside Chelsea and Westminster Hospital earlier this evening during the Clap for our Carers campaign

NHS workers with a mascot outside Watford Hospital during the Clap for our Carers campaign in support of the NHS as they continue to help in the battle against coronavirus

NHS staff in good spirits outside Chelsea and Westminster Hospital during the Clap for our Carers campaign

People stand in the street near to the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, to salute frontline heroes

Residents in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, take to their doorsteps to make noise during the Clap for Carers nationwide incentive

Firefighters take a picture in front of a Thank You NHS banner during the Clap for our Carers campaign in London

Thomas Black, four, from Market Hill in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, bangs a Lambeg drum to salute local heroes during Thursday's nationwide Clap for Carers initiative

Residents in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, joined in the Clap for Carers earlier this evening

Staff react to people applauding at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne during this evening's nationwide Clap for Carers initiative

Britain's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab (left) and Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak (right) take part in a national 'clap for carers' to show thanks for the work of frontline staff

NHS worker holds a Thank You message to super fundraiser Captain Tom Moore outside the Aintree University Hospital during the Clap for our Carers campaign earlier this evening

Residents of the Trellick Tower in west London take part in Clap For Our Carers by applauding NHS workers, carers and key workers from their windows, balconies and doorsteps

Members of the public in Haringey, north London, took to their doorsteps to applaud NHS staff, carers and key workers

Labour leader Sir Kier Starmer and wife Victoria joined the nationwide celebration from his home in North London earlier this evening

Key workers donned face masks outside Watford Hospital during the Clap for our Carers campaign earlier today in support of frontline staff

Staff at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester join in the applause to salute frontline heroes during Thursday's nationwide Clap for Carers initiative

A man plays violin at 8pm in tribute to NHS staff outside his house in the Georgian Quarter, Liverpool city centre this evening

Nurses outside the University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire salute local heroes with a banner during Thursday's nationwide appreciation

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon shows her appreciation during the weekly tribute thanks to NHS and key workers throughout the coronavirus outbreak

Soldiers from the Foot Guards of the Household Division clap for the key workers at the Wellington Barracks in Westminster, London

One family in London took saucepans and wooden spoons out into the street to make noise as part of the Clap for Carers campaign

Dozens of people were out in force in London, many wearing face masks and gloves, as they showed their appreciation for frontline workers

Manchester United Football Club joined the latest round of celebrations by lighting up Old Trafford in blue

The club also spelt out 'NHS United' on their club sign in tribute to NHS workers across the UK after the death toll among NHS staff reached 45

Kimberley Jaggard said she decided to turn her house in High Wycombe blue to show support to all NHS staff

The tip of the Shard, London, was also light up in blue as part of this evening's celebration of frontline staff

Residents in Chiswick took to the pavement outside their homes to show their support for key workers during the coronavirus  lockdown period

Households in Tooting, London, also took to their doorsteps to thank frontline staff

Dozens of NHS workers applaud outside Chelsea and Westminster Hospital during the Clap for our Carers campaign

NHS workers stopped at 8pm to join in the applause at the Aintree University Hospital

A double decker bus is decorated in support of the NHS outside the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne

Brothers Luca, five, and Christian, two, dressed as Mario and Luigi and stood on their front wall outside their house in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, during the Clap for Carers

Members of the public in Haringey, north London, took part in the nationwide initiative to applaud NHS staff, carers and key workers

Workers and residents of Beane River View Care Home in Hertford came out to join the applause

Staff put a sign on the windshield in support of the NHS at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne

One resident gave a thumbs up outside her home in Tooting, London, Britain, which was decorated balloons and ribbons

One pair decided to clap from their window as they joined the celebrations in Tooting, London

Emotions were high among NHS workers outside Luton and Dunstable University Hospital as they joined in the applause during the Clap for Carers campaign

Neighbours joined in the Clap for our Carers campaign from their doorsteps in Enfield, London, with some even donning party hats

People stood on their balconies earlier this evening to take part in the national Clap for Carers

The family of retired British Army Captain Tom Moore who recently raised millions of pounds applauded outside his home in Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire. Pictured: Daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore with grandchildren Georgia and Benji

Medical staff joined the celebrations outside the Chelsea and Westminster hospital in London

Nurses at Aintree University Hospital embrace as they and colleagues applaud during the nationwide initiative 

A man performs during with his guitar on a street in London during Clap for Carers earlier this evening

One woman entertained her neighbours in London with a vuvuzela during the nationwide initiative to show thanks to frontline workers

One man wore a face mask as he joined the group in the street as they cheered and whistled outside the Chelsea and Westminster hospital in London

Dozens of police officers took to Westminster Bridge in London to join the Clap for Carers initiative 

NHS workers seemed to be in good spirits as they joined the applause outside the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford

A huge sign that read 'Thank You NHS' was station outside the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford as dozens of workers joined the applause 

Staff beamed at each other as they took part in the weekly Clap for Carers outside the Chelsea and Westminster hospital in London earlier this evening

Residents took to their balconies in Hove, East Sussex, to show their support for frontline workers

Firefighters from West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service in East Grinstead joined the applause during the Clap for Carers campaign which has now entered into its fourth week

Some frontline staff outside King's College Hospital were overwhelmed with emotion as the country applauded their efforts so far in the coronavirus crisis 

One family in London displayed a colourful homemade banner thanking the NHS as they stood on their doorsteps to make noise for the nationwide campaign

Neighbours on one residential street in London took to their doorsteps earlier this evening to make noise for frontline workers with some even lighting candles

Dozens of NHS staff from NHS staff from the Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester also joined this evening's celebrations

Hooray! Declan Donnelly and wife Ali Astall joined Holly Willoughby ,Tess Daly and Vernon Kay as a slew of stars took part in a nationwide applause in honour of the NHS, police and key workers during the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday night

Clapping for our carers: Presenter Dec, 44, and Ali, 42, were seen joining the nation outside their home and joining in with the applause which rang out across the nation at 8pm - as staff across the country continue to place themselves in harm's way to beat coronavirus

Leading the stars: Joining the couple in the national event were stars including Holly Willoughby, Tess Daly, Vernon Kay, Cheryl and Harry Redknapp and his wife Sandra in the national event

Home: Dec cut a casual figure in skinny jeans, a black long-sleeved top and trainers as he proudly applauded carers on his doorstep

Proud: The couple proudly applauded the NHS, key workers and police who are helping to fight COVID-19 

Hope: The Clap For Carers campaign, which started online, has been staged because 'during these unprecedented times they need to know we are grateful', the organisers said

Applause: Holly 39, shared a snap of her broken wooden spoon to Instagram which she captioned: '#clapforourcarers #nhs ❤️.'

Thank you! Strictly host Tess, 50, shared a snap of herself and husband Vernon, 45, wearing the Clap For Our Carers charity T-shirts. She penned: 'THANK YOU NHS.' 

Funny: Cheryl also got involved as she shared a snap of herself wearing a Clap For Our Carers charity T-shirt 

Back in London town: David Beckham, who had been isolating in the Cotswolds with his family, appeared to be back in London as he shared a video of his street clapping

Applause: Harry Redknapp and his wife Sandra were seen clapping for the NHS outside their home in Sandbanks, Dorset

High risk: Katie Price, who is self-isolating with her eldest child Harvey, 17, who has a 'high risk of dying' if he catches coronavirus , also shared a video of the duo joining in

We Will Rock You! Queen rocker Brian May, 72, joined actress wife Anita Dobson on their doorstep to show their appreciation

Celebrate: Chuckle Brother Paul, 72, who recently revealed he battled with a 'mild' form of coronavirus, also shared a video of himself clapping to Twitter