Shared Reading is a partnership with New Writing North training volunteers to read and discuss literature with patients during their hospital stay, enhancing the patient experience.

Through these sessions, volunteers support wellbeing by reducing social isolation, providing mental stimulation, offering a welcome distraction, allowing patients to explore new perspectives, engage in conversation and experience a sense of connection that extends beyond their time in hospital.

Partner: New Writing North 

Help us make a difference

£5

can support dementia patients with tea sets to help spark connections and conversations.

£50

can provide equipment for a sensory room for children and young people who have autism and learning disabilities.