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Music to their ears

11/5/2013

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A few months ago we went to North Tees Hospital to do an article about the Coast to Coast Walk, and whilst there we called in to see the staff of Ward 24. We don't normally make a habit of dropping in on wards, but this was not just any ward - it was the ward on which Granda was cared for in the last few weeks of his life.

This time last year we had spent some time in and out of the ward visiting Granda, and every time we were there we were made to feel welcome by the staff on Ward 24. They couldn't do enough. Despite the constantly busy conditions, they were always very helpful and friendly.

At Granda's funeral a number of the staff attended in their own time and we were delighted they got involved with the bidding prayers, and included their own tribute.

Which all comes back to why we were there - when we last spoke to the staff we asked if they needed anything for the ward, and they suggested that music was a source of comfort for some of their patients. "Leave it with us" we said, and set about helping them out. Thanks to the raffle at the ukulele night we were able to deliver 6 brand new CD players and a number of CD's to them on Friday night.

We were lucky enough to see some of the staff who were there last year and had a little reunion of sorts before presenting them with all of the goods. We were delighted that they were delighted!

Just as Granda loved his music, we hope many more can now feel the benefit of music, and thanks once again to all of the staff of Ward 24 - a real credit to North Tees Hospital!
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4 Comments
Mam
11/5/2013 07:11:07 am

We cannot thank the staff of ward 24 enough.

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Shifty
11/5/2013 09:10:34 am

Absolutely unreal and heart felt work well done

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Chris
12/5/2013 02:50:31 am

A year on and very proud to have you as my nephew x

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Mark
13/5/2013 01:36:48 am

Great to accompany Dan & Carol to North Tees to meet the wonderful staff on ward 24 pity Chris couldnt be with us due to work commitments. keep up the good work Dan.

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