Lynn suffered a stroke in 2017 and was treated at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. This video highlights how, following her recovery, she became a ward volunteer, both supporting and encouraging patients and drawing strength from her connection with them.
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Lynn, a former stroke patient at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, explains how her work as a Volunteer encourages patients and helps give her strength
Recovering from a stroke
In 2017, I had a stroke. It’s a little bit like being put out to sea in a rowing boat. I was referred here to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
The care I received
The nurses, the doctors and the physios put me together like a jigsaw puzzle again. I’m very lucky that the hospital exists on my doorstep. They just care for people as individuals.
Volunteering on the ward
Since my recovery, I’ve volunteered on the ward, encouraging the patients. They’ve made me stronger.
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