Hospital searching for dining companions

Tue, 11 Feb 2014

Noble's Hospital is searching for new volunteers who can become dining companions to patients.

The role supports those who are in hospital by making meal times a more positive, social experience.

Support can be anything from simply helping to open a wrapper or packet, or helping a patient cut up their food.

The Department of Health says the companionship is important to a patient’s recovery and well being.

Senior nurse Jane Kerruish tells us what they are looking for: