Evidenced outcome: Improved emotional wellbeing

  • Evidence point
    After the programme, the proportion of volunteers who agreed or strongly agreed that they: feel confident increased from 52% to 74%; felt good about themselves increased from 65% to 89%; have good social connections nearby increased from 83% to 89%. (n=23 pre, n=19 post)
  • Primary beneficiary
    Volunteers
  • Partner organisation
    Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust
  • Volunteering role / intervention
    Ward Support Volunteers
  • Evidence strength
    Compelling
  • Produced
    September 2024

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