Stories of volunteers supporting the health service since 1949
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Patricia Evans, Friends of St MarksAfter a long and successful career in the NHS, following retirement, Trish decided it was time to give something back. Initially starting her career as volunteer in the gardens, she now finds herself Chairman of the Friends Group. It is a t...
Friends of St Mark’s HospitalThe Friends of St Marks is a group of volunteers who support the work of the hospital in myriad ways. The group began its life as the Samaritan’s Society in 1868, and its remit was 'for the alleviation of some of the many distresses among the patie...
Helen Shorter, Friends of St MarksWhen recently retired, Helen was doing a neighbours garden when a friend asked her to volunteer with the Friends. That was over 20 years ago, during which time supporting the NHS has become a significant part of Helen’s life. Helen is justifiably ...
Pat Moreno, Friends Of St MarksPat began hospital volunteering once she had retired from work. Initially it was at Stanmore with the friends group there and now it is at St Marks. Her main contribution has been in the tea bar, where she also runs a trolley service up to the t...