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A friendly Face & Voice
A friendly Face & Voice
A friendly Face & Voice
In a Scary Place!e!e!
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In a Scary Plac
I f you are in hospital, the
f you are in hospital, the
chances are you are not
chances are you are not
Ifeeling too well. Whether it’s feeling too well. Whether it’s
a prolonged stay, or just a few a prolonged stay, or just a few a prolonged stay, or just a few
days, being in hospital often days, being in hospital often days, being in hospital often
means long periods of inactivity.means long periods of inactivity.means long periods of inactivity.
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So, next time you are admitted
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with our shows. Whether it is our ws. Whether it is our
one available grab your phone or
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requests and having a chat with you
requests and having a chat with you equests and having a chat with you tablet and tune in to us online. With
specialist shows such as Music from
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all, inviting you to call, email or TEXT viting you to call, email or TEXT
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puts a smile on your face.
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