Friends Voices

Stories of volunteers supporting the health service since 1949

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Irene Thompson, Friends of Barking Hospital

Irene first began volunteering at Barking Hospital in 1964, and since then it has been part of the everyday life for her and her family.  Irene’s biggest contribution was as the organiser of the hospital fete, which was well known in the Barking c...

Story: Irene Thompson - Barking, East London

This story is about:

  1. Community
  2. Family
  3. Fundraising
  4. Hospital Fetes
  5. Patient Support

Richard Rooney, Friends of Chelsea and Westminster

Richard 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,...

Story: Richard Rooney - Central London

This story is about:

  1. Book Club
  2. Library Service
  3. Lockdown
  4. Table Sales