The weekly clap for carers event has swept the UK, a tribute that its organiser said will be the last of its kind.

The 10th event, which has taken place every Thursday since March 26, has seen millions of people across the UK line up at their doors and pavements to demonstrate their support for care staff and frontline workers.

While the event has seen widespread weekly support, organiser Annemarie Plas said that this Thursday’s event is likely to be the last, as “it is good to stop it at its peak”.