You are all our heroes. Over the last few weeks so many people from across our community have joined together to help make a difference to the lives of their neighbours, family, friends and even complete strangers. From risking their lives on the frontline in the fight against coronavirus through to collecting the weekly shop for your neighbours, it has made a huge difference. So today we’re celebrating each and every one of you. Our own #healthheroes. Send your stories and photos to [email protected].
1. Health Heroes
A consultant surgeon in Dewsbury has offered his private healthcare facility and trained healthcare staff to the NHS, to help alleviate the strain caused by the Covid-19 outbreak. The Hair Doctor - Hair Transplant Clinic is owned by Dr Arshad and is based at Hamilton Medical Centre. We find ourselves in a time like no other, we need to work together, said Dr Arshad.
2. Health Heroes
Rock Choir performed a show stopping digital concert. With many of the groups singers going into isolation, the choir decided to do a feel good concert via Facebook Live. The performance was part of the organisations Keep Britain Singing campaign, which hopes to spread some joy during the lockdown. Across the UK, Rock Choir has over 32,000 members.
3. Health Heroes
More in Common Batley and Spen are creating a Connection Coalition in a bid to prevent loneliness during the Covid-19 lockdown.
4. Health Heroes
Children have created a gorgeous rainbow wall to say thanks to key workers. The project was started by James and Rosie Binns, after James was sent home from school with flu like symptoms. In a bid to keep themselves entertained, the pair drew rainbows which were placed along their garden wall on Hillcrest Mount in Scholes. Shortly after the family began isolating, the Government announced that schools would be closed for the majority of children. The children decided to invite their school pals from Scholes Village Primary, to add to the rainbow wall. James and Rosies mum, Jess said: The children go to the most wonderful, small school, theres a proper community feel to it. Some of the children might not get a chance to see their friends until September, so we thought the project would be a good way to bring the children together whilst following social distancing. The reaction weve had has been really lovely. So many people have stopped to look at the wall."