In my office, I have a young lady who volunteers at her local hospital radio station. She said that it gives volunteers the chance to go round and befriend patients. They are a conduit between the radio station and the patients. It makes patients feel befriended, and the shows are tailored to their needs. It makes them feel like someone is taking their views seriously, and they can listen to the things that they want to listen to. Does my hon. Friend agree that although we hear so much negativity about hospitals, hospital radio provides so much and can help with the loneliness that we often discuss?
Broadcasting (Radio Multiplex Services) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Jo Churchill
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Friday, 13 January 2017.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Broadcasting (Radio Multiplex Services) Bill.
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