"The Hidden Now Heard podcast is a collection of oral histories that investigate life at long stay hospitals for people with a learning disability across Wales. It's an opportunity to uncover a hidden part of Wales' history, we will speak to nurses, doctors, hospital administrators and most importan…
Eddie worked with many residents at Bryn y Neuadd. Many left a lasting impression on him. He often bumps into them in the community where he lives today.
John is one of the few residents from Bryn y Neuadd we have been able to interview. He first spent time at Oakwood Park Hospital in the 1970s before moving to Bryn y Neuadd in 1971 where he eventually met his wife.
Trish and Ann both worked together as nursing assistants at Bryn y Neuadd in the 1980s. Today they work for Cartrefi Cymru, supporting people in the community.
Mary has been deeply involved in the provision of services for people with a learning disability over four decades. She never worked at Bryn y Neuadd but often came into contact with the buildings, it's staff and residents during her working life.
Although Eileen never worked at Bryn y Neuadd or had relatives at the hospital she was deeply involved in the advocacy service that popped up. Her passion came from her own daughter who has a learning disability but who never spent time in an institution.
Dr. Peter Woods was instrumental in changing services at Bryn y Neuadd so they respected residents human rights. He worked there as a psychiatrist and later became Clinical Director int he 1990s.
Sue was a nurse at Bryn y Neuadd during a period of great change for learning disability services in North Wales. Today she works for Conwy Connect in North Wales.