Revamped store at Valkenberg offers serenity and support

Shakirah Thebus – 18 August 2024

Cape Town – A vibrant and revamped retail space at the Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital aims to give patients a respite from the routine, and providing them, staff and visitors a place of serenity.

The Friends of Valkenberg Trust held a grand opening for the revamped retail space, the “Friendly Shop” on Monday.

The opening comes as the non-profit organisation (NPO) marks 30 years since its establishment, which emanated from an urgent need to improve the conditions of patients seeking care at the hospital…

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