Evidenced Outcome

Improved patient mood

Evidence point

74% of patients agreed or strongly agreed that the volunteer cheered them up / improved their mood.(n=61)

39% of patients agreed or strongly agreed that the volunteer helped me to feel less anxious.(n=61)

Primary beneficiary

Patients

Partner organisation

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteering role / intervention

Ward helper volunteers

Evidence strength

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Compelling

Produced

October 2023

Ward Helper Volunteers – Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust – Evaluation Report – October 2023