The Clearbrook ward at Derriford Hospital clap Sue as she leaves the hospital having been cared for after contracting COVID-19.

She is one of the 110 patients with confirmed COVID-19 who have been cared for and discharged at University Hospitals Plymouth group.

Sue shared her story of her experience with the virus. She said: "My name is Sue, I fell ill at home on March 11 and was diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 14. I had been feeling lethargic and had a reduced appetite for around five days prior to falling ill.

"I was admitted to Derriford Hospital and my stay lasted four weeks in total. The care, kindness and compassion I received from doctors to nurses, health care assistants to physios, cleaners to the discharge co-ordinators was inspirational. In the face of adversity, troubles and tragedies they made me feel safe and cared for when my loving husband and family were at home isolated and unable to do so.

"I will forever be indebted to all the hospital staff and I thank them that I left the hospital with my life. A special mention to A and E, Tavy, Tamar, Braunton, Penrose and Clearbrook wards for the care and kindness they gave to me at the most vulnerable time in my life, thank you all!"