Friends Voices

Stories of volunteers supporting the health service since 1949

Services for Patients

I had been in hospital for an appointment, and I was coming down the stairs, and I thought "what on earth? why don't I do something for this wonderful hospital?

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Story: Clare Johnstone - Central London

It's a craft, it's slowly done...it's a comfort thing, and it gives them comfort and warmth. They realise the difference, it does make you feel good.

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Story: Richard Rooney - Central London

My mother had been in hospital over a period of 10 years off and on, and I just wanted to pay something back to society.

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Story: Gordon Dempster - London

I've certainly learned a lot about human nature, and come to admire my fellow human beings very much because of the courage I've seen.

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Story: Jan O'Neill - Central London

...and this little girl has put this little toy on top of the radiator. And she's given it a kiss. I felt like I was the real Father Christmas.

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Story: Eric Feasey - Barking, East London

I was fairly well immersed in UCH, and when I retired early, I thought "Well what can I do to help the hospital?

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Story: Lorna Citron - Central London

You can make a difference by cheering them up, offering them a smile.

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Story: Gifty Coleman - West London