His guitar sold at the auction for £11,300, with other items up for sale raising just under £8,000 for University Hospitals Birmingham.

Mr lommi said coronavirus was “difficult for everyone” but showed the “great work” of the NHS.

The trust previously said it was “incredibly grateful” for his support, BBC News reports.

Mr lommi, who is a patron of the specialist cancer ward at Heartlands Hospital, said he came up with the idea for the action while he was clearing out his music studio during self-isolation.