Evidenced Outcome

Improved links to local support services

Evidence point

The proportion of patients who said that they were in contact with any local groups or support services was 29% higher amongst patients supported by this volunteer role (n=107)

Primary beneficiary

Patients

Partner organisation

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteering role / intervention

Discharge support volunteers

Evidence strength

Icon

Compelling

Produced

November 2021

Discharge support volunteers - Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust – Evaluation Report – November 2021