DORSET County Hospital Choir has come together to produce a “heartfelt tribute” to the local community for their “amazing support” during the coronavirus pandemic.
The choir’s members recorded a cover of Carole King’s ‘You’ve Got a Friend’ at locations around the hospital, at home and Jurassic Coast Studios in West Bay.
Dorset County Hospital Choir began as a health and wellbeing initiative for staff before the coronavirus pandemic and it became even more important during lockdown.
Choir member Freya Puttock, senior occupational therapist at the hospital, said members had continued to meet virtually during the pandemic and spoke about how “grateful” they were for the community’s “amazing support”.
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She said: Recording this song is our way to represent all DCH staff to say a massive thank you to everyone who clapped, donated items and continue to raise funds in support of our hospital.
“We are all so thankful for the support we have been given and continue to be shown as we head into winter.
“Everyone has been affected by the pandemic and we must continue to look after each other and get through this really challenging time.”
With the recent launch of Dorset County Hospital Charity’s Christmas Appeal this support is now more important than ever.
Simon Pearson, Head of Charity at Dorset County Hospital said, “This video is a heartfelt tribute to all our donors and fundraisers and the local organisations and companies who continue to support Dorset County Hospital.
“Our Christmas Appeal will enable DCH Charity to continue to fund projects to benefit our patients and support initiatives for the well-being of our staff.”
The Christmas Appeal is the first special appeal under DCH Charity’s ‘Power of Giving’ fundraising campaign.
The campaign will raise vital funds to enhance patient care and staff well-being across all parts of the hospital such as Cancer Care, Elderly Care, Stroke, Maternity, Paediatric Care, Critical Care and other specialist care areas.
Frazer Mitchell of from Jurassic Coast Studios, who produced the video alongside Max Neilson-Howes, said: “We have been very happy to work with the DCH Choir and Dorset County Hospital Charity on this video and have enjoyed being part of such a worthwhile project – the staff at the hospital were great to work with - they do a fantastic job and should be celebrated.”
The video was filmed in accordance with the coronavirus restrictions as these applied while it was being produced.
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