Vicky McClure visit to QMC puts smile on young patients’ faces by reading them her new book As part of her recent visit to Nottingham to promote her new book, ‘Castle Rock Mystery Crew’, actress Vicky McClure MBE visited the Children’s Ward and the Teenage Cancer Trust Unit at Nottingham University Hospital’s Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC). The Line of Duty star spent time with patients and their families on the wards and unit and read Chapter 5 from her first children’s book, which she wrote in collaboration with Kim Curran. The book is inspired by her work with the Dementia Choir and by her caravan holidays as a child growing up. Vicky kindly donated copies of the book to patients. The story, aimed at ages 9-12 focuses on 10-year-old Jase, who is spending the summer holidays at the Castle Rock caravan park with his auntie and grandma, who has dementia. Young patients at the QMC were captivated by Vicky’s reading, which helped to take their mind off being in hospital.
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