Lichfield and Burntwood residents are being urged to volunteer to help with activities for patients at a local hospital.

A series of workshops on areas such as arts, craft, poetry and reminiscence sessions are run on wards at Good Hope Hospital. The sessions can help patients improve their mobility and communication and lead to a faster recovery.

The hospital’s arts coordinator, Sarah McGrory, explained: “Patients really look forward to these sessions, particularly those who either come into hospital regularly or have to spend long periods of time here.

“We have found that patients love to get involved and it really does brighten up their day by taking their minds off why they are in hospital. It is a chance to spend some time with a friendly face who isn’t a doctor or nurse. The increased communication and activity also benefits their rehabilitation and helps patients along their way to getting better. We are looking to expand the service so that we can hold the arts and crafts sessions on all wards or departments at the Hospital.”

If you would like to become a volunteer at Good Hope, are interested in helping out with arts and crafts, or would like to hear more about the workshops,  contact Sarah on 0121 424 0113.

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