Evidenced Outcome
Improved hospital experience
Evidence point
100% of family / carer participants agreed or strongly agreed volunteer support improved their and their loved one’s hospital experience
100% of family / carer participants agreed or strongly agreed volunteer support increased their confidence in the quality of care provided to their loved one.
100% of the family/carers expressed a positive change in their perceptions about the hospital (n=15).
100% of the family/carers were likely to recommend this service to others who needed similar support (n=15).
Primary beneficiary
Families & Carers
Partner organisation
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust
Volunteering role / intervention
Ward Support Volunteers
Evidence strength
Evidence Strength meanings:
- Green - strong evidence
- Amber - Promising evidence
Promising
Produced
September 2023