Stories of volunteers supporting the health service since 1949
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In this interview, Merfyn Tomos, a 71-year old volunteer, discusses his involvement with the League of Friends of Glan Clwyd. He began volunteering after semi-retirement to give back to the NHS, inspired by his daughter's care experience. Merfyn volu...
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 ...
Elaine Tinsley, The League of Friends, The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic HospitalAn early career in the hospital meant Elaine always felt an affinity to it. On retirement she began volunteering, which turned in to a new career in the finance office. Elaine describes the League of Friends as feeling like a 'family', with the hu...
Elaine Leek, The League of Friends, The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic HospitalAt the back of her Church, Elaine discovered an advert for more volunteers at the local hospital. Her roles have developed and changed. Her smile and enthusiasm is infectious as she talks about the satisfaction she gets from the small tasks ...
Gordon Williams, The League of Friends, The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic HospitalGordon was in the armed forces for twelve years, and you can tell the moment you meet him. It's something to do with the bearing, the approach. It's the same with all the volunteers on the Veterans unit. The pride they have in the service they are...
Beryl Angel, The League of Friends, The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic HospitalOn retirement from the NHS, the next logical step for Beryl was to begin volunteering for the Friends. The Flower Guild, arranging flowers in the Chapel, was a good starting point, but Covid brought this opportunity to an end. Today Beryl regularl...
Enfield Stroke FriendsEnfield Stroke Friends is a dedicated group of volunteers that empowers people who have had strokes by helping them find volunteer placements. Their main goal is to support stroke survivors in gaining new skills, and perfecting old skills through vol...
Friends of Aspen CourtThe Friends of Aspen Court are an organisation of volunteers that work to support the people of Aspen Court Care Home in Poplar. Their main goal is to work with the residents, staff, and relatives in order to maintain the highest quality of care. Thi...
Chester Childbirth AppealThe Chester Childbirth Appeal (CCA), established in 1991 by Patricia Daniels, M.B.E., is a charity that fundraises for the Women and Children’s unit at Countess of Chester Hospital. The primary goal of the charity is to support the unit in providin...
Friends of Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic HospitalThe Friends of Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital officially formed in 1961, following decades of volunteering in the hospital assisting patients and hospital staff. The Friends support RJAH hospital, assisting with research and equip...
Friends of King George HospitalFounded in 1971, the Friends of King George Hospital is a group of volunteers under the League of Friends organisation, dedicated to assisting the patients and staff of the King George Hospital in Ilford. The Friends has made many meaningful contribu...
The League of Friends of the Deeside Community HospitalThe League of Friends of the Deeside Community Hospital is a dedicated group of volunteers who work tirelessly to enhance the experience of patients and support the staff at Deeside Hospital. This team manages a refreshment bar within the hospital ...
The League of Friends of the Denbighshire InfirmaryThe League of Friends of the Denbighshire Infirmary was founded in 1971. Volunteers assist the hospital in numerous ways, including providing a tea bar in outpatient and trolley shop for the day unit and wards as a form of patient service. Further su...
Faith Humphries, League of Hospital Friends Mansfield & SuttonAs a patient in the local hospital, Faith decided to give back by helping out with the Friends. Her sense of humour, and natural ability to get along with people meant she was soon involved in lots of people facing roles. Her interest and e...
Prestatyn Central Surgery Community League of FriendsFormed in 1997 as Attend’s first surgery-based Friends group in Wales, Prestatyn Central Surgery Community League of Friends has built a lifeline for patients in the rural area by providing essential transport services. Recognising the challenges...
Wrexham Hospital League of FriendsThe Wrexham Hospital League of Friends was founded in 1968 by a group of public-spirited individuals from various local organisations, the Friends aims to raise funds for purchasing essential, often specialised equipment when hospital budge...
Glan Clwyd League of FriendsGlan Clwyd League of Friends, also known as the Urdd Cyfeillion Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, is a charitable organisation dedicated to supporting patients, staff, and the overall operations of Glan Clwyd Hospital. Founded in 1974 by a group of farmer...
Jayne Mott , The League of Friends of the Shrewsbury and Telford HospitalJayne Mott shares her long-standing involvement with the League of Friends at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, starting in the mid-nineties. She describes how she was initially encouraged to join by friends, and later held several leadership positions, inc...