Evidenced outcome: Improved patient mood

Evidence point
74% of patients agreed or strongly agreed that the volunteer cheered them up / improved their mood. 39% of patients agreed or strongly agreed that the volunteer helped me to feel less anxious. (n=61)
Primary beneficiary
Service users
Partner organisation
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Volunteering role / intervention
Ward helper volunteers
Evidence strength
Compelling
Produced
October 2023