Stories of volunteers supporting the health service since 1949
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Namrata Walia, Aphasia Re-ConnectNamrata 'Nami' Walia originally began her career as an accountant for the NHS.In this interview, Nami shares how the pivot to volunteering and working within a charity has given her great satisfaction and new knowledge about different health cond...
Rachael Talbot, Friends of Acorn LodgeRachael Talbot has been volunteering with Acorn Lodge, working with students and encouraging them to volunteer for the last 10 years.In this interview, she shares how she supports students and some examples of the wonderful things students have been ...
Samira Abu started off volunteering with Friends of Attend as an activities coordinator. She eventually moved on to volunteering with Friends of Aspen Court , where she enjoys engaging with the residents and providing them with social care an...
Retired nurses, Yvonne Frost and Carol Watson, reflect on their years at St. Oswald’s Hospital, sharing memories of their care, community, and the close relationships they built with their patients. After retiring, they continue their involvement t...
Steve Taylor, Friends of One Tower Bridge RoadWorking for the London City Mission brought Steve to London, and working in the local community in Camberwell. Initially responding to an enquiry for a link with a care home at 54 Camberwell Green, he later became involved at One Tower Bridge Road.As...
Nichole Wheaton, Enfield Stroke FriendsWith her whole career supporting the community, Nichole also volunteers in many different settings.Setting up a community group to support survivors of stroke in Enfield is one of her most recent initiatives. In bringing a wealth of knowledge, in s...
Lord Barry Jones, The League of Friends of the Deeside Community HospitalLord Barry Jones, an 88 year-old resident of Flintshire, reflects on his connection to the Deeside Community Hospital, and the local area.. Lord Barry began his career as a labourer in Shotton Steelworks, and later in his life became a teacher. His p...
Ian Maine, Avenue Child Contact CentreHaving used similar services years ago, even gives a unique insight into the value of a child contact centre, and how important it can be to reassure parents and children both during the visit, but also in maintaining the health of the longer term re...
Antony Stephenson, Avenue Child Contact CentreAntony helps people in the community who could do with an extra hand. In his description of his volunteering at Avenue Child Contact, you can hear his determination and passion to help children and their families maintain relationships. ...
Joel John (JoJo), Shared SpaceJojo is an asylum seeker who is trying hard to integrate into the local community. Having never volunteered before, he has discovered this as a rewarding way to get to know people, and contribute to his new home, for him and his family ...
Janessa Rhys-Jones, The Together Project (Songs & Smiles)Janessa Rhys-Jones, 35, is a volunteer with the Songs & Smiles program of The Together Project at the One Tower Bridge Road Care Home, assisting with music sessions uniting older and younger generations.Initially attending as a participant with h...