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Myra Gonzalez, Enfield Stroke Friends

Before her stroke, Myra had a very successful career as a creative, and in the fashion industry. Despite the challenges of her stroke, Myra brings that determination and creativity to her time at Enfield Stroke Friends. She uses her skills, to help r...

Story: Myra Gonzalez - Enfield London

This story is about:

  1. Committee
  2. Employment skills
  3. Friendship
  4. Mutual Support
  5. Rehabilitation
  6. Service user
  7. Stroke
  8. Stroke survivor

Maggie Linford, Friends of St Mary’s

Maggie had a life of supporting people through her careers as a social worker and an occupational therapist.    Once retired, she continued to make a difference in her community through volunteering.  When she joined the Friends of St Mary’...

Story: Maggie Linford - Central London, Paddington

This story is about:

  1. Charity
  2. Effect of Covid
  3. Hospital
  4. Impact of Covid
  5. Mutual Support
  6. Occupational therapy
  7. Shop
  8. Social work