There’s an appeal for more people to get involved with a dining companion scheme at Noble’s Hospital.
The scheme sees people sharing meals with patients, providing company and helping people get the most from their food.
A training session was held for a group of would-be companions at the weekend, but volunteer coordinator Alison Lester says people are still welcome to join up.
She says it’s a very rewarding experience:

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