Evidenced outcomes
At Helpforce, we believe volunteering should deliver measurable benefits for patients, staff, volunteers and health and care organisations. Our Insight & Impact work helps partners understand and demonstrate those benefits, building a growing evidence base of what works, for whom and in what circumstances.
Explore the outcomes below to see the difference volunteering is making across health and care.
Service users
March 2026
Improved access to further information and support provided by community partners
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Waiting well calls
Evidence Strength: Promising
Volunteers
March 2026
Satisfied with and happy in their role
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Discharge response volunteer
Evidence Strength: Promising
Organisation
March 2026
Productivity gains through volunteer support
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Discharge response volunteer
Evidence Strength: Compelling
Staff
March 2026
Improved staff wellbeing and morale
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Discharge response volunteer
Evidence Strength: Promising
Staff
March 2026
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Discharge response volunteer
Evidence Strength: Promising
Staff
March 2026
Volunteers support staff to deliver good quality care
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Discharge response volunteer
Evidence Strength: Promising
