A former intensive care patient has hailed a Jersey support group set up to help survivors as "vital" to recovering from a traumatic illness.
The Jersey Critical Care Survivors Charity was created by ICU nurse Holly Fisher and is now inviting others to share their experiences in an understanding environment.
It is the first of its kind in the island and hopes to assist patients in managing the difficulties they may face after leaving hospital.
Jacqui Jepson was a patient in ICU after suffering from sepsis, pneumonia and a collapsed lung. She was in hospital for a total of two weeks and is now a mentor within the group.
This month's meeting took place on Wednesday 14 July at 5:30pm in the Lido Medical Centre.
She explained anyone who is an ex-patient can join to talk about their feelings during an informal session.
Jacqui has said the service is "vital" for those who have left ICU.
The impact of intensive care (ICU):
Source: Jersey Critical Care Survivors Charity
The charity hopes to raise £50,000 a year to provide support days and clinics for patients.
For more information and to confirm attendance, email jccsurvivors@gmail.com