Quotes from Hospital Patients
Quotes from Hospital Staff
Quotes from Stroke Club Members

Quotes from Hospital Patients

"It's a bit of magic", Royal Sussex

"Can I have this every day?", Finchley Memorial

"She is like a new woman... when the readers are with her she is the happiest she has ever been... it has been the best therapy" (son talking about his mother), Royal Free

"Your readers inspired me to cheer up and persevere on recovery. Although still mildly aphasic, I can now read again, thanks to their caring inspiration during my long stay in the ward", Barnet

"Thank you for getting me through a depressive blip", Bucknall Rehab Unit

"I think its wonderful - makes you realise you've still got your marbles!... I can't tell you how much I appreciate this", Bucknall Rehab Unit

"That is better than four months medicine", Charing Cross Hospital

"It's been like a lifeline. A breath of fresh air when I was feeling so low", Chelsea & Westminster Hospital

"These sessions are the thing I look forward to most", Chelsea & Westminster Hospital

"That cheered me up for the rest of the week", Chelsea & Westminster Hospital

"It's lovely the way you bring the stories alive", Clayponds

"You make me feel better than the doctors", Finchley

"Poetry is good for the brain", Princess Royal Hospital

"It's like a medicine to have someone read to you and spend time with you", Kings College

"I want a story to take away the pain", Kings College

"Having a stroke is so lonely. It is such a shock, you need someone to keep your spirits up. Thank God for you and for the ministry of your stories. They keep me focused and keep my feet on the right path" National Hospital

"You've changed my life, again", National Hospital

"It's better than any medicine", Royal Free

"How can you be sad when there are stories", St Thomas'

"Thank you so much. I feel uplifted by your words. I'm so grateful to you for the stimulation. You really fill a gap", Dr Ian Douglas WIlson, former Editor of the Lancet Magazine, Whittington Hospital.

"I think the actors do more for people than the doctors do. You cheer people up and that's more important", (From the daughter of a patient) Whittington Hospital.

"Thank you for giving me human contact", Whittington Hospital

Quotes from Hospital Staff

"An excellent service for our patients. It has become as essential as the other therapy services that we offer." National Hospital, Nurse

"Invaluable service that lets patients know they are still valued."

"Improves mood of patients and facilitates therapy"

"It's stimulating and companionable for able patients and often soothing for patients with communication difficulties."

"Patients, relatives, nurses, physios, occupational therapists and doctors enjoy your visits and hard work. Well done - keep it up!"

Quotes from Stroke Club Members

"It's live entertainment which we don't see much of"

"He (the reader) makes us laugh"

"Lots of places and people treat you like a leper. It's good to be with people (like InterAct readers) who treat you as ok"