Stories of volunteers supporting the health service since 1949
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Richard Rooney, Friends of Chelsea and WestminsterRichard was looking for a change in his life. Having retired from an all-consuming and demanding career, he wanted to do something that not only made a difference to his life but made a difference to others too. At the Chelsea and Westminster,...
Clare Johnstone, Friends of Chelsea and WestminsterWhile on a visit to the Chelsea & Westminster hospital for an outpatient appointment, on the stairs, Clare was suddenly struck with the thought “why don’t I do something for this wonderful hospital”.Over 10 years later she is regularly vo...
Gordon Dempster, Friends of Chelsea and WestminsterLiving in Chelsea all his life, Gordon began volunteering after he had retired. His family had strong connections with the hospital, which they originally knew as St Stephen’s.He is a regular volunteer on a trolley that goes round 17 wards. ...
The Friends of Chelsea & Westminster HospitalThe Friends of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital is a voluntary organisation and registered charity founded in 1993 which supports the work of the hospital for the benefit of patients, their families and staff. The Friends works closely with the hospi...