HOTELS throughout Worcestershire including the Cadmore Lakeside in Tenbury have responded to a call to become temporary hospitals to cope with Covid-19 patients.

They will be used for patients that do not need intensive care.

Hotels across the county have answered the call for help from Worcestershire County Council, and offered the extra rooms needed.

Worcestershire has once again proved it is Here 2 Help, finding the extra hotel rooms needed for recovering patients in just 48 hours.

Since the Council appeal was launched, hoteliers across the county have been brilliant in coming forward and offering their hotel rooms to be booked.

They will be used as a safe space for those recovering during the coronavirus pandemic.

The beds will be crucial for those who are now well enough to leave hospital but still need assessment for social care.

Councillor Karen May, Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Transformation and Commissioning, at Worcestershire County Council said that the county’s hotels had risen to the challenge.

“I’m so proud of the wonderful people of Worcestershire coming together and helping us to book the rooms we needed so quickly,” she said.

“The rooms will prove vital in ensuring our residents receive the help and support they need during these testing times. I’d like to thank everyone who got in touch with me personally and those who contacted us through to our Here 2 Help website, to help us reach our target.

“This is just one of many great examples of the community spirit that has been shown by everyone across the county in recent weeks. It’s been really great to see, and brings a smile to your face.”

Anyone with goods and services they wish to donate, should visit www.worcestershire.gov.uk/here2help and fill out the form by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page.