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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.