Royal Hospitals Stories

Brian McCabe

Brian McCabe

Porter, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast

"It was the first time I’d been in a classroom for twenty years and it was a very different experience "

Georgina Timmons

Georgina Timmons

Nursing Auxiliary, Royal Maternity Hospital, Belfast

"UNISON has provided me with so much of my learning over the years "

Martine Madden

Martine Madden

Health Care Support Worker, Royal Victoria Hospital

"I really enjoyed the Openings programmes, they got me back into the way of studying and I’ve since encouraged my friend to start one "

Paula Heatley

Paula Heatley

Domestic Services, Royal Victoria Hospital

"I had no qualifications and thought I was stupid "

Raymond Marks

Raymond Marks

Chef, Royal Victoria Hospital

"I now would challenge someone in the kitchen who came out with an offensive phrase "

Theresa Kielt

Theresa Kielt

Nursing Auxiliary, Royal Maternity Hospital, Belfast

"I wasn’t sure if I’d be able for it, would I be good enough, would I even be accepted? "

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