Evidenced outcome: Improved emotional wellbeing

Evidence point
97% of patients agreed or strongly agreed that volunteers cheered them up / improved their mood. 95% of patients agreed or strongly agreed that volunteer support helped them to feel less anxious. N= 211 feedback survey responses.
Primary beneficiary
Service users
Partner organisation
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Volunteering role / intervention
Arts in Health
Evidence strength
Compelling
Produced
August 2025