Stories of volunteers supporting the health service since 1949
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On retirement and after 25 years in Stourbridge, Phil and his wife made the move to Bridgnorth just over 4 years ago. Phil started his career as a trained engineer before moving on to product design and project management. While not having volunte...
Iris Williams, Glan Clwyd Hospital League of FriendsVolunteering for Iris has been a new beginning. She describes it as a way of getting out, meeting people, and building her confidence.The Friends couldn't have been more encouraging, helpful and, supportive....
Colin Griffith, Glan Clwyd Hospital League of FriendsColin has always chatted to people in the local community, be it in his role in retail, or being a parent governor at his children's school. Now he volunteers on the welcome desk (previously run by the RVS) and the League of Friends Coffee Shop. H...
Dorothy Schofield and Gaynor Hughes, The League of Friends, The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic HospitalDorothy and Gaynor are clearly a 'force of nature' in their community. Friends since the 1980's, they have constantly focused on fundraising in Welshpool. Through Fetes, Flag Days, Cocktail Parties, Coffee Mornings, they have worked, and rai...
Sheila Ashley and Ivor Ashley, The League of Friends, The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic HospitalIn the mid 1990’s it was the simple request of a friend that got Ivor and Sheila involved in volunteering for their local hospital. Some 30 years later, their sense of pride in the hospital and the community it serves shines through. Alongside c...
Jayne Vaughan, The League of Friends, The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Following twelve months in hospital, and a significant rehabilitation programme, Jayne moved from Bolton to be near her sister. Her warmth and enthusiasm for the difference the volunteering has made to her life tumbles out of her. She can't ...