The report says during one hospital visit none of the patients interviewed felt involved in plans about their care or treatment.

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The startling aspect was that the children recognised the patients from a recent school visit to the hospital's Occupational Therapy Department.

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They set up the charity in October 2007, inspired by a visit to see wounded military patients at Birmingham's Selly Oak Hospital.

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Patients and visitors to the hospital who need to visit for long periods are still eligible for reduced parking rates at the discretion of the ward or clinic sister.

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Friends and family hoping to visit patients have also been urged to phone ahead before travelling to the hospital.

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