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Friends Voices

Stories of volunteers supporting the health service since 1949

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Richard Miller, Friends of Horse Fair

Born in South Wales, Richard moved to the south of England at a young age and then spent 20 years in and around the south, firstly in Sidcup and then in Lewes, East Sussex. He met his wife in 1984 while she was doing her nurse training, and after acc...

Story: Richard Miller - Rugeley, Staffordshire

Sheila Jackson, The Burton Hospitals League of Friends

Burton Hospital has always been there serving the community Sheila lives in, also helping generations of  her family. While working in finance, supporting her immediate, and wider family, Sheila helped out in the community wherever she could.On r...

Story: Sheila Jackson - Staffordshire

Pauline Spratt, The Burton Hospitals League of Friends

Pauline Spratt reflects on her 40-year commitment to volunteering with Burton Hospital League of Friends. Inspired by a lifelong interest in nursing, Pauline joined the League in her late 30s, organising community fundraising events such as fun runs,...

Story: Pauline Spratt - Staffordshire