Singers and musicians from across the borough of Basildon have collaborated on a special tribute to say thank you to the borough’s NHS workers, carers and key workers.

They have recorded a new version of Only You, the 80s hit for the band Yazoo, which was written by Vince Clarke and sung by Alison Moyet, both of Basildon at the time. Vince Clarke was happy to give his blessing to the re-recording, which features a new set of lyrics changing the words Only You to We Thank You

We hope you like the song and that you will give what you can to support our local hospital appeal.

The Hospitals  COVID19 Rapid Response Appeal is in place to help assist wherever the need is greatest and by funding projects such as:

- Care packages to provide snacks and toiletries for teams as they work
intensively to care for patients
- Wellbeing resources to help alleviate stress for people while working
under constant pressure
- Establishing fully equipped staff rest areas as places for people to take
a break during periods of intensive work and ensure they are not too
tired to drive home
- The provision of alternative transport to work such as taxi or a minibus
if public transport is not available
- Care packages for patients including toiletries, puzzle/colouring books
and dignity clothing
- Communication aids, such as tablet devices, to support patient mental
health during isolation by enabling virtual contact with loved-ones.

During this critical time, NHS staff at Basildon Hospital are working around the clock to look after patients in their care. 

On behalf of  staff and patients at the Hospital, we thank you for your support; every contribution is greatly appreciated.

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