Stories of volunteers supporting the health service since 1949
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Mark Cheese, Friends of Attend ABIWhile Mark Cheese’s day job may be software test engineering, he has a passion for teaching law to those who need to know it the most. Over a decade ago, Mark began his volunteer work at FAABI, where he has since become an integral part of the comm...
David Wood, Friends of One Tower Bridge RoadDavid Wood OBE, 58, is the Chief Executive of Attend and the Chairman of the Friends of One Tower Bridge Road, among various other career roles. His journey into volunteering began at a young age, with a family background in community service, and la...
Jenny Chandler, Friends of Attend ABIJenny Chandler began her journey with Friends of Attend ABI by participating in the first sessions of ARNI (Action Rehabilitation from Neurological Injury) after surviving a brain injury. Soon after, Jenny became a consistent member of FAABI, regular...
Diana Scarrot, Friends of UCLHDiana came to the Friends, following a period as Lead Governor at the hospital. Her vision is of local leadership for a hospital meeting local needs.Rather than be frozen into inactivity by Covid, it inspired the Friends to think about their contribu...
Ann Bowden, Friends of Cathja Ann’s career as a GP, and a doctor at the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, are practical expressions of her clear love of the local community, and her desire to help people both positively and creatively with their health issues. The...
Sian Gabari, Ealing Hospital League of FriendsInitially Sian was introduced to the Friends while at school, as a way of considering a career in the NHS. While following a different career path, Sian has continued to volunteer for the Friends throughout the remainder of school, university, and no...
Cynthia Burton, Friends of The Royal London Hospital for Integrated MedicineReturning from time abroad, when getting involved in the community was a part of everyday life, Cynthia found herself with time on her hands. A lifelong supporter of homeopathy meant the League of Friends at the then “Royal London Homeopathic Hos...
Homeopathy, its values, and lifestyle have always been important to Sato. It's impacted not only her lifestyle, but also her career choices and now her volunteering. Her passion for complementary medicine is as infectious, as her knowledge abou...