Watch as Sunderland care home staff unite in moving performance of 'Don't Worry About a Thing' as they raise spirits during coronavirus lockdown

Sunderland care home staff united in song to raise the spirits of residents during the coronavirus lockdown.
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Staff at Northview Lodge in Castletown performed Bob Marley’s ‘Don’t Worry About a Thing’ to residents as they looked to spread some cheer and offer reassurance during this worrying time.

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Staff from Northview Lodge in Castletown join together in song.Staff from Northview Lodge in Castletown join together in song.
Staff from Northview Lodge in Castletown join together in song.

And it came in form of song, as around 12 staff in a variety of roles at the home came together brandishing the likes of toilet roll and essential items as they performed in front of residents.

Support worker Josh Bewick, 21, from Redhouse, said: “We came up with the idea of performing for the residents in a bid to raise their spirits.

“We only did it the once – there was no rehearsing!

“It was a good laugh.

Northview Lodge staff sang to residents in a bid to raise spirits.Northview Lodge staff sang to residents in a bid to raise spirits.
Northview Lodge staff sang to residents in a bid to raise spirits.

“One of the residents came up with the idea for the song and so we got around 12 staff members together ranging from nurses, carer, admin and kitchen staff to perform.

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And the video of their performance, captured by nursing assistant Andy Bell, managed to reach an even bigger audience after it was posted on Facebook, attracting around 5,000 views.

Josh continued: “We are over the moon it managed to reach over 5,000 views.

“We didn’t expect that reaction.

Acts of kindness

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We are on the lookout for other acts of kindness across South Tyneside as we all work together to help and support each other through the coronavirus pandemic.

If you or someone you know has done something amazing to help, please get in touch with us on Facebook @shieldsgazette or email: [email protected]

We’d love to share the #actsofkindness to help spread some positivity at this difficult time.