UNSUNG heroes are getting a public salute in a series of awards.

Thousands of people who voluntarily care for members of their family are being invited to nominate those who have given them much-needed support.

The scheme has been organised by the Harrogate-based carers' resource, and will culminate in a ceremony at Harlow Carr Gardens on September 12.

Resource director Anne Smyth said: "This is an opportunity for carers to say thank you to any person or group who went that extra mile to help.

"They might want to honour the local surgery team, a residential home, a care assistant, milkman, or a good neighbour.

Carers can contact the resource on (01423) 500555 for nomination forms. Nominees and carers will be invited to the presentation.