A VIDEO which was meant to show the families of care home residents that they are happy and healthy amid coronavirus concerns has now caught worldwide attention.

On Tuesday Brackenlea Care Home, in Shawford, decided to close its doors to visitors, except employees and medical staff.

This left the team at the home wondering how to give families the chance to see their loved ones, and on the same day they broadcasted their first Facebook live.

Residents can be seeing dancing to Rock Around the Clock and Jailhouse Rock, while members of staff bring a smile to their faces dressed in protective clothing.

Activity co-ordinator Stef Pinchback said: “We made the decision to close the home to the families apart from staff and medical staff. We called the families to tell them we would do Facebook videos so they could see they [the residents] were ok.

“With the recent situation we were trying to lift spirits and we have had great support from all the families.”

So far the video has had almost 5,000 views, with people from across the globe, including America, viewing both residents and staff enjoying themselves.

“We didn’t expect it all, the comments and the feedback we’ve had has been nice. People have been saying that our residents look well,” Stef added.

“It is a horrible situation at the moment and because they are vulnerable and elderly they are our number one priority.”

Comments from viewers have included: "An absolute inspiration of a care home," "sorry I shared nationally, you deserve the credit", and "brilliant, well done, nice to see everyone still smiling".

The home has also continued the Facebook live videos, along with introducing Skype and Facetime calls to families.

“It is just so they are keeping in touch with their families because they have dementia it allows them to cope.”

But the video also has a serious note, with residents seen washing their hands and waving around toilet rolls.

“We have toilet roll at the moment but as so many people have been stockpiling it is going to affect care homes,” Stef said.

“There is just not enough for everyone. People need to just keep shopping normally as it is going to affect care homes and other places that need it.

“A few other care homes are struggling because they cannot get supplies.”