Evidenced Outcomes

By selecting an outcome card below, you will be able to see all of the evidence of impact Helpforce has created for its clients.

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Volunteers
Nov 2024

Satisfaction with their volunteering role

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Handholding volunteers (Theatre support)

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Nov 2024

Volunteers feel well supported in their role

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Handholding volunteers (Theatre support)

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Nov 2024

Increased skills, confidence and sense of purpose

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Handholding volunteers (Theatre support)

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Nov 2024

Patient wellbeing increases as they spend more time with a volunteer

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Handholding volunteers (Theatre support)

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Oct 2024

Improved person centred care

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Handholding volunteers (Theatre support)

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Oct 2024

Stronger patient positivity towards the Trust providing their care

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Handholding volunteers (Theatre support)

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Oct 2024

Improved patient wellbeing

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Handholding volunteers (Theatre support)

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Aug 2024

Emerging evidence of a reduction in readmission rates

Kingston Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Discharge support volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Aug 2024

Increased patient confidence

Kingston Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Discharge Support Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Aug 2024

Improved links to local support services

Kingston Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Discharge Support Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Aug 2024

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Aug 2024

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved overall score for volunteering services

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Aug 2024

Improved staff productivity

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Aug 2024

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved overall score for volunteering services

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Aug 2024

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved overall score for volunteering services

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Aug 2024

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved overall score for volunteering services

Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Aug 2024

Improved staff wellbeing & morale

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Aug 2024

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Aug 2024

Increased or maintained interest in an NHS or care career.

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Aug 2024

Improved overall score for volunteering services

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

East Kent Healthcare Partnership

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Aug 2024

Increased overall score for volunteering services

East Kent Healthcare Partnership

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Aug 2024

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Aug 2024

Increased or maintained interest in an NHS or care career

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved overall score for volunteering services

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Aug 2024

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

Cambridge and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Aug 2024

Increased or maintained interest in an NHS or care career

Cambridge and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

Cambridge and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Aug 2024

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved overall score for volunteering services

Cambridge and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Aug 2024

Improved staff productivity

Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Aug 2024

Improved staff wellbeing & morale

Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Aug 2024

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved overall score for volunteering services

Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Aug 2024

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Aug 2024

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Aug 2024

Improved staff productivity

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved overall score for volunteering services

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Aug 2024

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Aug 2024

Increased or maintained interest in an NHS or care career.

Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Aug 2024

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Aug 2024

Improved staff productivity

Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Aug 2024

Improved staff wellbeing & morale

Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved overall score for volunteering services

Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Aug 2024

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Aug 2024

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Aug 2024

Improved staff productivity

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved overall score for volunteering services

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Aug 2024

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved overall score for volunteering services

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Aug 2024

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Aug 2024

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Aug 2024

Improved staff wellbeing & morale

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Aug 2024

Improved staff productivity

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved overall score for volunteering services

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Aug 2024

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

East Lancashire Hospitals Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Aug 2024

Increased or maintained interest in an NHS or care career.

East Lancashire Hospitals Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved overall score for volunteering services

East Lancashire Hospitals Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

East Lancashire Hospitals Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Aug 2024

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Aug 2024

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Aug 2024

Improved staff wellbeing & morale

County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Aug 2024

Improved staff productivity

County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Aug 2024

Improved overall score for volunteering services

County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Aug 2024

Improved social connectedness

The Lighthouse, Surrey

Community centre

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Aug 2024

Increased feelings of stability

The Lighthouse, Surrey

Community centre

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Aug 2024

Increased access to resources and support

The Lighthouse, Surrey

Community centre

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Aug 2024

Improved health and wellbeing

The Lighthouse, Surrey

Community centre

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Aug 2024

Development of skills

The Lighthouse, Surrey

Community centre

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Aug 2024

Perceived reduction in need to approach healthcare providers for support

The Lighthouse, Surrey

Community centre

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Aug 2024

Satisfaction with the support received

The Lighthouse, Surrey

Community centre

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Aug 2024

Perceived reduction in need to approach friends or family for support

The Lighthouse, Surrey

Community centre

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Aug 2024

Increased connection to community

The Lighthouse, Surrey

Community centre

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Aug 2024

Increased confidence and sense of purpose

The Lighthouse, Surrey

Community centre

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Aug 2024

Confidence that time spent volunteering is of benefit to staff and service users

The Lighthouse, Surrey

Community centre

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Aug 2024

Feel well supported and happy in their role

The Lighthouse, Surrey

Community centre

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Jul 2024

Volunteers feel well supported in their role

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Community Rehabilitation Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Jul 2024

Satisfaction with their volunteering role

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Community Rehabilitation Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Jul 2024

Increased skills, confidence and sense of purpose

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Community Rehabilitation Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Jul 2024

Confidence that time spent volunteering is of benefit to staff, patients, and the organisation they volunteer for

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Community Rehabilitation Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Jul 2024

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Community Rehabilitation Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Jul 2024

Improved working lives of staff

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Community Rehabilitation Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Jul 2024

Staff are satisfied with the support they receive from volunteers

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Community Rehabilitation Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Jul 2024

Satisfaction with the support received

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Community Rehabilitation Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Jul 2024

Improved patient mood

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Community Rehabilitation Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Jul 2024

Reduced patient loneliness

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Community Rehabilitation Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Jul 2024

Improved confidence in physical abilities

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Community Rehabilitation Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Jul 2024

Improvement in overall health and well-being of patients

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Community Rehabilitation Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Jul 2024

Increased functional fitness for care home residents

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Community Rehabilitation Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Jul 2024

Increased functional fitness

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Community Rehabilitation Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Jul 2024

Cost efficiencies compared to outsourcing transportation

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer Drivers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Jul 2024

Good integration of staff and volunteers

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer Drivers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Jul 2024

Reduced patient anxiety

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer Drivers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Jul 2024

Increased support to access hospital services

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer Drivers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Jul 2024

Satisfaction with the support received

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer Drivers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Jul 2024

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer Drivers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Jul 2024

Staff are satisfied with the support they receive from volunteers

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer Drivers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Jul 2024

Volunteers feel well supported in their role

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer Drivers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Jul 2024

Confidence that time spent volunteering is of benefit to staff, patients, and the organisation they volunteer for

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer Drivers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Jul 2024

Increased skills, confidence and sense of purpose

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer Drivers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Jul 2024

Satisfaction with their volunteering role

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer Drivers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Jun 2024

Staff are satisfied with the support they receive from volunteers

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Maternity Base Bay Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Jun 2024

Volunteers feel well supported in their role

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Maternity Base Bay Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Jun 2024

Satisfaction with volunteering role

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Maternity Base Bay Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Jun 2024

Increased skills, confidence and sense of purpose

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Maternity Base Bay Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Jun 2024

Improved staff productivity

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Maternity Base Bay Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Families & Carers
Jun 2024

Improved hospital experience

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Maternity Base Bay Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Families & Carers
Jun 2024

Improved wellbeing

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Maternity Base Bay Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Jun 2024

Improved hospital experience

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Maternity Base Bay Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Jun 2024

Improved emotional wellbeing

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Maternity Base Bay Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Jun 2024

Reduced feelings of loneliness / social isolation

Hale Community Centre

Community Fridge

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Jun 2024

Likely to recommend the service to others

Hale Community Centre

Community Fridge

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Jun 2024

Improved emotional wellbeing

Hale Community Centre

Community Fridge

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Jun 2024

Improved financial wellbeing

Hale Community Centre

Community Fridge

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Jun 2024

Supported to improve physical health and diet

Hale Community Centre

Community Fridge

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Apr 2024

Productivity gains through volunteer support

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Emergency Department Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Apr 2024

Improved patient mood

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Emergency Department Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Apr 2024

Satisfied with their volunteer support experience

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Emergency Department Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Families & Carers
Apr 2024

Improved hospital experience

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Emergency Department Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Apr 2024

Staff are satisfied with the support they receive from volunteers

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Emergency Department Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Apr 2024

Improved working lives of staff

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Emergency Department Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Apr 2024

Confidence that time spent volunteering is of benefit to staff, patients, and the organisation they volunteer for

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Emergency Department Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Apr 2024

Satisfaction with volunteering role

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Emergency Department Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Apr 2024

Improved confidence in managing health

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Well Together Service

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Apr 2024

Improved social wellbeing

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Well Together Service

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Apr 2024

Increased patient confidence

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Well Together Service

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Apr 2024

Satisfaction with the support received

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Well Together Service

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Apr 2024

Increased physical activity

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Well Together Service

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Apr 2024

Satisfaction with volunteering role

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Well Together Service

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Apr 2024

Volunteers feel well supported in their role

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Well Together Service

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Apr 2024

Increased social connections

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Well Together Service

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Apr 2024

Increased sense of purpose

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Well Together Service

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Apr 2024

Improved patient mood

Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Exercise Class Support Volunteer

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Apr 2024

Patients feel supported to participate in groups

Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Exercise Class Support Volunteer

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Apr 2024

Satisfied with their volunteer support experience

Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Exercise Class Support Volunteer

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Apr 2024

Improved working lives of staff

Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Exercise Class Support Volunteer

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Apr 2024

Staff are satisfied with the support they receive from volunteers

Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Exercise Class Support Volunteer

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Feb 2024

Staff are satisfied with the support they receive from volunteers

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Back to Health Pathway

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Feb 2024

Emerging evidence of a reduction in Did Not Attend (DNA) rates for ENT

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Back to Health Pathway

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Feb 2024

Emerging evidence of a reduction in Did Not Attend (DNA) rates for Physiotherapy

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Back to Health Pathway

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Feb 2024

Emerging evidence of a reduction in Did Not Attend (DNA) rates for Maternity and Complex Pregnancy

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Back to Health Pathway

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Feb 2024

Productivity gains through volunteer support

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Back to Health Pathway

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Feb 2024

Volunteers feel well supported in their role

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Back to Health Pathway

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Feb 2024

Volunteers feel an improved sense of purpose

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Back to Health Pathway

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Feb 2024

Confidence that time spent volunteering is of benefit to staff, patients, and the organisation they volunteer for

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Back to Health Pathway

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Feb 2024

Volunteers are satisfied with and happy in their role

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Back to Health Pathway

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Feb 2024

Improved patient mood

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Back to Health Pathway

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Dec 2023

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Dec 2023

Improved staff wellbeing & morale

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Dec 2023

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Dec 2023

Improved overall score for volunteering services

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Dec 2023

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Dec 2023

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

Shrewsbury & Telford Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Dec 2023

Improved staff wellbeing & morale

Shrewsbury & Telford Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Dec 2023

Improved staff productivity

Shrewsbury & Telford Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Dec 2023

Improved overall score for volunteering services

Shrewsbury & Telford Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Dec 2023

Increased or maintained confidence in career ambitions

Shrewsbury & Telford Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Dec 2023

Increased or maintained interest in an NHS or care career

Shrewsbury & Telford Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Dec 2023

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

Shrewsbury & Telford Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Dec 2023

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Dec 2023

Improved staff wellbeing & morale

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Dec 2023

Improved staff productivity

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Dec 2023

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Dec 2023

Improved overall score for volunteering services

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Dec 2023

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Dec 2023

Improved staff wellbeing & morale

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Dec 2023

Improved staff productivity

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Dec 2023

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Dec 2023

Improved overall score for volunteering services

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Dec 2023

Increased or maintained confidence in career ambitions

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Dec 2023

Increased or maintained interest in an NHS or care career

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Dec 2023

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Dec 2023

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

St Oswald's Hospice

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Dec 2023

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

St Oswald's Hospice

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Dec 2023

Improved staff wellbeing & morale

St Oswald's Hospice

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Dec 2023

Improved overall score for volunteering services

St Oswald's Hospice

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Dec 2023

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

St Oswald's Hospice

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Dec 2023

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Dec 2023

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Dec 2023

Improved staff wellbeing & morale

Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Dec 2023

Improved staff productivity

Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Dec 2023

Improved overall score for volunteering services

Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Dec 2023

Increased or maintained confidence in career ambitions

Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Dec 2023

Increased or maintained interest in an NHS or care career

Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Dec 2023

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Dec 2023

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Dec 2023

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Dec 2023

Improved staff wellbeing & morale

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Dec 2023

Improved staff productivity

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Dec 2023

Improved overall score for volunteering services

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Dec 2023

Increased or maintained confidence in career ambitions

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Dec 2023

Increased or maintained interest in an NHS or care career

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Dec 2023

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Oct 2023

Satisfaction with their volunteering role

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Ward helper volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Oct 2023

Volunteers feel they are having a positive impact

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Ward helper volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Oct 2023

Develop new skills

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Ward helper volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Oct 2023

Increased confidence and sense of purpose

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Ward helper volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Oct 2023

Good integration of staff and volunteers

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Ward helper volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Oct 2023

Satisfied with their volunteer support experience

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Ward helper volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Oct 2023

Improved staff productivity

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Ward helper volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Oct 2023

Volunteers improved staff wellbeing and morale

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Ward helper volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Oct 2023

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Ward helper volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Oct 2023

Satisfied with their volunteer support experience

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Ward helper volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Oct 2023

Improved hospital experience

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Ward helper volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Oct 2023

Improved patient mood

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Ward helper volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Sep 2023

Improved skills and employability

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Support Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Sep 2023

Improved emotional wellbeing

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Support Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Sep 2023

Improved wellbeing

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Support Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Sep 2023

Improved hospital experience

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Support Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Sep 2023

Patients felt supported to connect with family/carers during their hospital stay

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Support Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Families & Carers
Sep 2023

Improved wellbeing

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Support Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Families & Carers
Sep 2023

Improved hospital experience

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Support Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Sep 2023

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Support Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Jun 2023

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Jun 2023

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Jun 2023

Improved staff wellbeing & morale

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Jun 2023

Improved staff productivity

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Jun 2023

Improved overall score for volunteering services

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Jun 2023

Improved community integration and external partnerships

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Jun 2023

Increased or maintained confidence in career ambitions.

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Jun 2023

Increased or maintained interest in an NHS or care career

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Jun 2023

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Jun 2023

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Jun 2023

Improved staff wellbeing & morale

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Jun 2023

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Jun 2023

Improved staff productivity

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Jun 2023

Improved overall score for volunteering services

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Jun 2023

Increased or maintained confidence in career ambitions

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Jun 2023

Increased or maintained interest in an NHS or care career

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Jun 2023

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Jun 2023

Improved community integration and external partnerships

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Jun 2023

Increased or maintained confidence in career ambitions

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Jun 2023

Increased or maintained interest in an NHS or care career

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Jun 2023

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Jun 2023

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Jun 2023

Improved staff wellbeing & morale

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Jun 2023

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Jun 2023

Improved staff productivity

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Jun 2023

Improved overall score for volunteering services

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Jun 2023

Improved community integration and external partnerships

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Jun 2023

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

Bradford Allied Health Professionals

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Jun 2023

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

Bradford Allied Health Professionals

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Jun 2023

Improved staff wellbeing & morale

Bradford Allied Health Professionals

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Jun 2023

Improved overall score for volunteering services

Bradford Allied Health Professionals

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Jun 2023

Improved staff productivity

Bradford Allied Health Professionals

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Jun 2023

Improved community integration and external partnerships

Bradford Allied Health Professionals

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Jun 2023

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

Bradford Allied Health Professionals

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Jun 2023

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Jun 2023

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Jun 2023

Improved staff wellbeing & morale

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Jun 2023

Improved staff productivity

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Jun 2023

Improved overall score for volunteering services

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Jun 2023

Improved community integration and external partnerships

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Jun 2023

Increased or maintained confidence in career ambitions

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Jun 2023

Increased or maintained interest in an NHS or care career

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Jun 2023

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Jun 2023

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Jun 2023

Improved overall score for volunteering services

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Jun 2023

Improved community integration and external partnerships

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Jun 2023

Increased or maintained confidence in career ambitions

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Jun 2023

Increased or maintained interest in an NHS or care career

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Jun 2023

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Families & Carers
May 2023

Perceived reduction in need to approach friends or family for support

Cornwall Integrated Care Board

Cornwall community hubs

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
May 2023

Perceived reduction in need to approach healthcare providers for support

Cornwall Integrated Care Board

Cornwall community hubs

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
May 2023

Satisfaction with the support received

Cornwall Integrated Care Board

Cornwall community hubs

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
May 2023

Felt informed and supported to move forwards in a personalised way

Cornwall Integrated Care Board

Cornwall community hubs

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
May 2023

Improved knowledge of and confidence in accessing care and support

Cornwall Integrated Care Board

Cornwall community hubs

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
May 2023

Improved confidence in managing health

Cornwall Integrated Care Board

Cornwall community hubs

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
May 2023

Improved social connectedness and wellbeing

Cornwall Integrated Care Board

Cornwall community hubs

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
May 2023

Improved emotional wellbeing

Cornwall Integrated Care Board

Cornwall community hubs

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
May 2023

Confidence that time spent volunteering is of benefit to staff, patients, and the organisation they volunteer for

NHS Charities Together

Volunteering Futures Fund

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
May 2023

Satisfaction with volunteering roles

NHS Charities Together

Volunteering Futures Fund

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
May 2023

Increased interest in health or care career

NHS Charities Together

Volunteering Futures Fund

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
May 2023

Increased sense of purpose

NHS Charities Together

Volunteering Futures Fund

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Mar 2023

Improved patient experience

NHS Tayside / Healthcare Improvement Scotland

Discharge support volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Mar 2023

Improved confidence in care

NHS Tayside / Healthcare Improvement Scotland

Discharge support volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Mar 2023

Reduced patient loneliness

NHS Tayside / Healthcare Improvement Scotland

Discharge support volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Mar 2023

Improved patient wellbeing

NHS Tayside / Healthcare Improvement Scotland

Discharge support volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Mar 2023

Return on investment and productivity gains

North West Ambulance Service

Low Acuity Community First Responder

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Mar 2023

Reduced ambulance response times

North West Ambulance Service

Low Acuity Community First Responder

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Mar 2023

Reduced ambulance response times for patients

North West Ambulance Service

Low Acuity Community First Responder

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Mar 2023

Paramedic staff time saved

North West Ambulance Service

Low Acuity Community First Responder

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Mar 2023

Reduced ED conveyance

North West Ambulance Service

Low Acuity Community First Responder

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Mar 2023

Reduced ambulance call outs

North West Ambulance Service

Low Acuity Community First Responder

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Mar 2023

Improved volunteer sense of satisfaction and meaningfulness in the daily lives

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust​

Falls Prevention volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Mar 2023

Increased confidence and skills of volunteers 

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust​

Falls Prevention volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Mar 2023

Improvement in overall health and well-being of patients

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust​

Falls Prevention volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Mar 2023

Improved confidence in physical abilities

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust​

Falls prevention volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Mar 2023

Increased functional fitness

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust​

Falls prevention volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Mar 2023

Increased access and utilisation of community services by patients

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust​

Falls prevention volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Feb 2023

Volunteers are satisfied with their roles

Beatson Cancer Charity

General volunteering services

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Feb 2023

Volunteers feel safe and supported

Beatson Cancer Charity

General volunteering services

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Feb 2023

Volunteers feel valued

Beatson Cancer Charity

General volunteering services

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Feb 2023

Increased sense of achievement

Beatson Cancer Charity

General volunteering services

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Feb 2023

Develop new skills and knowledge

Beatson Cancer Charity

General volunteering services

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Feb 2023

Increased social connections

Beatson Cancer Charity

General volunteering services

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Feb 2023

Improved volunteer wellbeing

Beatson Cancer Charity

General volunteering services

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Jan 2023

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career - Covid Response Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Jan 2023

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career - Covid Response Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Jan 2023

Improved staff perception of volunteers

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career - Covid Response Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Jan 2023

Improved staff wellbeing & morale

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career - Covid Response Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Jan 2023

Improved staff productivity

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career - Covid Response Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Jan 2023

Improved overall score for volunteering services

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career - Covid Response Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Jan 2023

Improved community integration and external partnerships

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career - Covid Response Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Jan 2023

Increased or maintained confidence in career ambitions

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career - Covid Response Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Jan 2023

Increased or maintained interest in an NHS or care career

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career - Covid Response Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Jan 2023

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Volunteer to Career - Covid Response Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Jan 2023

Improved community integration and external partnerships

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Jan 2023

Increased or maintained interest in an NHS or care career

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Jan 2023

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Jan 2023

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Jan 2023

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Jan 2023

Improved staff wellbeing & morale

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Jan 2023

Improved staff productivity

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Jan 2023

Improved overall score for volunteering services

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Jan 2023

Increased or maintained confidence in career ambitions

Friends of Moorfields Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Jan 2023

Increased or maintained interest in an NHS or care career

Friends of Moorfields Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Jan 2023

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

Friends of Moorfields Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Jan 2023

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

Friends of Moorfields Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Jan 2023

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

Friends of Moorfields Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Jan 2023

Improved staff wellbeing & morale

Friends of Moorfields Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Jan 2023

Improved staff productivity

Friends of Moorfields Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Jan 2023

Improved overall score for volunteering services

Friends of Moorfields Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Jan 2023

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Jan 2023

Improved staff perception of volunteers

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Jan 2023

Improved overall score for volunteering services

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Dec 2022

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career (Therapeutic care wellbeing volunteers)

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Dec 2022

Improved staff perception of volunteers

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career (Therapeutic care wellbeing volunteers)

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Dec 2022

Improved staff wellbeing & morale

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career (Therapeutic care wellbeing volunteers)

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Dec 2022

Improved staff productivity

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career (Therapeutic care wellbeing volunteers)

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Dec 2022

Improved overall score for volunteering services

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career (Therapeutic care wellbeing volunteers)

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Dec 2022

Improved community integration and external partnerships

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career (Therapeutic care wellbeing volunteers)

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Dec 2022

Increased or maintained confidence in career ambitions

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career (Therapeutic care wellbeing volunteers)

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Dec 2022

Increased or maintained interest in an NHS or care career

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career (Therapeutic care wellbeing volunteers)

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Dec 2022

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career (Therapeutic care wellbeing volunteers)

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Oct 2022

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career - Baby clinic volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Oct 2022

Improved patient experience

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career - Baby clinic volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Oct 2022

Improved patient wellbeing

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career - Baby clinic volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Oct 2022

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career - Baby clinic volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Oct 2022

Improved staff perception of volunteers

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career - Baby clinic volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Oct 2022

Improved staff wellbeing & morale

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career - Baby clinic volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Oct 2022

Improved staff productivity

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career - Baby clinic volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Oct 2022

Improved overall score for volunteering services

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career - Baby clinic volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Oct 2022

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career - Baby clinic volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Oct 2022

Improved patient experience

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Emergency Department Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Oct 2022

Increased social connections

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Emergency Department Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Oct 2022

Increased sense of purpose

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Emergency Department Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Oct 2022

Improved staff morale

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Emergency Department Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Oct 2022

Improved staff productivity

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Emergency Department Volunteers

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Aug 2022

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career - Restraint debrief volunteer

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Aug 2022

Improved volunteer career pathways and opportunities

Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career - Child play volunteer

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Aug 2022

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career - Child play volunteer

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Aug 2022

Improved staff perception of volunteers

Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career - Child play volunteer

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Aug 2022

Improved staff wellbeing & morale

Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career - Child play volunteer

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Aug 2022

Improved staff productivity

Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career - Child play volunteer

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Aug 2022

Improved overall score for volunteering services

Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career - Child play volunteer

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Aug 2022

Improved community integration and external partnerships

Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career - Child play volunteer

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Aug 2022

Increased or maintained confidence in career ambitions

Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career - Child play volunteer

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Aug 2022

Increased or maintained interest in an NHS or care career

Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career - Child play volunteer

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Aug 2022

Secured employment or further education / training related to health and care

Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career - Child play volunteer

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Aug 2022

Improved staff wellbeing & morale

Bart's Health NHS Trust

Trauma Ward Response Volunteer

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Aug 2022

Improved patient experience and quality of care

Bart's Health NHS Trust

Trauma Ward Response Volunteer

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Aug 2022

Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care

Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career - Restraint debrief volunteer

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Aug 2022

Improved staff wellbeing & morale

Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career - Restraint debrief volunteer

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Aug 2022

Improved staff perception of volunteers

Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career - Restraint debrief volunteer

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Aug 2022

Improved staff productivity

Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career - Restraint debrief volunteer

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Aug 2022

Improved overall score for volunteering services

Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career - Restraint debrief volunteer

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Aug 2022

Improved community integration and external partnerships

Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career - Restraint debrief volunteer

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Aug 2022

Increased or maintained confidence in career ambitions

Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career - Restraint debrief volunteer

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
Aug 2022

Increased or maintained interest in an NHS or care career

Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career - Restraint debrief volunteer

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Aug 2022

Secured employment in the NHS

Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career - Restraint debrief volunteer

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
May 2022

Improved patient experience

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Patient Leadership Programme

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
May 2022

Develop new skills and knowledge

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Patient Leadership Programme

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
May 2022

Increased sense of purpose

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Patient Leadership Programme

Evidence Strength: Promising

Volunteers
May 2022

Increased ability to give back to local community

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Patient Leadership Programme

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
May 2022

Volunteers support staff in their work

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Patient Leadership Programme

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
May 2022

Representation of the patient voice in Trust strategy

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Patient Leadership Programme

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
May 2022

Representation of the patient voice in organisational decision making

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Patient Leadership Programme

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
May 2022

Volunteering initiative contributes to Trust delivering their strategic values

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Patient Leadership Programme

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Mar 2022

Time spent volunteering benefits NHS staff

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust

Mealtime support

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Mar 2022

Improved staff wellbeing & morale

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust

Mealtime support

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Mar 2022

Improved staff productivity

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust

Mealtime support

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Mar 2022

Improved patient wellbeing

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust

Mealtime support

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Mar 2022

Improved hydration

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust

Mealtime support

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Mar 2022

Improved nutrition

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust

Mealtime support

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Nov 2021

Increased patient confidence

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Discharge support volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Nov 2021

Improved links to local support services

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Discharge support volunteers

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Jul 2021

Reduced DNAs

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust

Meet and greet

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Jul 2021

Improved staff productivity

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust

Active Responder

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Nov 2020

Faster discharge

Bart's Health NHS Trust

Active Responder

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Nov 2020

Reduced demand on therapy services

Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust

Mobility and Exercise Support

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Nov 2020

Improved staff productivity

Multiple NHS Trusts

Multiple acute hospital based roles

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Volunteers
Nov 2020

Improved volunteer wellbeing

Multiple NHS Trusts

Multiple acute hospital based roles

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Nov 2020

Reduced length of stay

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust

Mealtime support

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Nov 2020

Potential to build NHS workforce capacity

Multiple NHS Trusts

Multiple acute hospital based roles

Evidence Strength: Promising

Organisation
Nov 2020

Reduced additional expenditure

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Transport service

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Nov 2020

Improved staff productivity

Bart's Health NHS Trust

Active Responders

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Staff
Nov 2020

Improved staff wellbeing & morale

Mutliple NHS Trusts

Multiple acute hospital based roles

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Nov 2020

Improved patient centred care

Multiple NHS Trusts

Multiple acute hospital based roles

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Nov 2020

Improved patient mood

Multiple NHS Trusts

Multiple acute hospital based roles

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Nov 2020

Reduced patient anxiety

Multiple NHS Trusts

Multiple acute hospital based roles

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Organisation
Nov 2020

Increased likelihood of patients recommending hospital

Multiple NHS Trusts

Multiple acute hospital based roles

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Nov 2020

Improved patient mood

Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Mobility and Exercise Support

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Nov 2020

Reduced patient loneliness

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

Mobility and Exercise Support

Evidence Strength: Compelling

Patients
Nov 2020

Improved leg strength and endurance

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

Mobility and Exercise Support

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Nov 2020

Increased likelihood of being discharged to usual place of residence

Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust

Mobility and Exercise Support

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Nov 2020

Reduced patient loneliness

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Settle in support

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Nov 2020

Increased feeling of safety

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Settle in support

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Nov 2020

Improved nutrition and hydration

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust

Mealtime support

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Nov 2020

Reduced patient anxiety

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Companionship

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Nov 2020

Improved patient mood

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Companionship

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Nov 2020

Increased post incident support

Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

Restraint Debrief

Evidence Strength: Promising

Patients
Nov 2020

Improved quality of end of life care

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

End of life support

Evidence Strength: Promising

Staff
Nov 2020

Improved staff productivity

Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust

Mobility and Exercise Support

Evidence Strength: Promising