NHS song boost for hospital

A SONG celebrating the NHS has been released by a community choir to raise money for their local hospital this Christmas.

The piece, entitled We Are The Same Inside, has been recorded by the Melody Makers Choir in Bristol and Horfield Primary School Choir.

Money raised from downloads of the song will be donated to Southmead Hospital Charity, to support patients and fund medical research and new equipment at North Bristol NHS Trust.

Performers in the 80-strong choir include former patients, NHS staff and primary schoolchildren.

Natalie Veal, leader of the Melody Makers choir, said: “In writing the song we really thought about what the NHS means to us and the work that NHS staff do. We are all hugely excited about the fundraising this will bring to the charity and I’m so proud of the choir’s achievement and their infectious enthusiasm throughout this project.”

She said singing with local schoolchildren had added “a sprinkle of magic” to the piece, which aims to capture the ethos of an inclusive and dedicated health service.

Adrian Brown, corporate and community manager for Southmead Hospital Charity, described the song as “a unique, creative and inspired way to fundraise”.

“The message in the song is a powerful one that really conveys the strength of feeling that people have for the NHS and for its staff,” Mr Brown said.

“We hope everyone in Bristol, and beyond, will download the song this Christmas to celebrate our NHS – it’s a small thing but it can make a big difference.”

The song can be downloaded for 99p on iTunes and Spotify.