Evidenced outcome: Improved emotional wellbeing

Evidence point
18 of 18 patients agreed or strongly agreed that volunteers cheered them up / improved their mood. 18 of 18 patients agreed or strongly agreed that volunteer support helped them to feel less anxious.
Primary beneficiary
Service users
Partner organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Volunteering role / intervention
Mental Health Volunteers
Evidence strength
Compelling
Produced
August 2025