The Link Initiative which "twins" staff at Hospitaller Ministries Headquarters with our services in Ireland has resulted in an innovative publication. A member of the ICT Department, Michael Jordan is link person for Saint John of God Hospital. Together with Director of Nursing Lesley Vard (centre) and Head of Occupational Therapy Orlaith Donoghue (right), he has developed a photo-book called “Stories From The Other Side”.

This compilation by patients of their experiences at the hospital is illustrated with photos of their work in Art, Woodcraft, Cookery, Gardening and many other activities. The book has been presented as a new hospital initiative to the Mental Health Commission and there are plans to develop a digital version. A copy is on display in reception at Hospitaller House. 

The book cover and some inside pages are shown below.