“I’m actually dressed as an elf today because it’s leading up to Christmas and it is a baby ward, so there’s wee kids who come in. I’ve got Mrs Claus as well and I dress up on Halloween for the kids so I can give them sweets and stuff at the desk.”

“I come up to the terrace because it’s a breathing space and I get the sun in my face, I can smell the rosemary. I can look at the plants, look out over the rooftops.”

“I come up to the terrace because it’s a breathing space and I get the sun in my face, I can smell the rosemary. I can look at the plants, look out over the rooftops.”

“It kind of did take my breath away because it’s so beautiful. It’s just a really nice haven away from the chaos that could be your work day. And for me, getting outside is so important.”

“My haven is here in my office, which is probably a strange thing to say, but in here there are a lot of the things which make me feel slightly like I’ve removed the antiseptic smell of the hospital corridor. I can just shut the door here, it’s a bit quiet for a while.”

“This outside space is just such a little suntrap, it’s ideal. Everybody can enjoy the fresh air, enjoy the sunshine and just have some private space away from the ward.”

“If ever there was a pure example of a haven, the Astley is it. It’s beautiful, quiet, you often hear the breeze in the trees, the birds. There’s been a deer spotted here.”

“It can be nice just sitting in here. And see, I’ve got the computer, so I watch YouTube, listen to music. Have a good laugh with the guy I work with. We’re happy down here.”

“When I get a break, I normally take myself away from the desk. Definitely don’t look at the screen. Get out. Go for a walk. Weather permitted, even five or ten minutes. Get some fresh air.”

“This is a wide place, this is wide, is open, has a lot of light. And for me, light means strength. So I walk towards the light. Everybody loves light.”