Evidenced outcome: Improved patient mood

  • Evidence point
    15 of 19 patients strongly agreed / agreed that the volunteers cheered them up/ improved their mood. 12 of 19 patients strongly agreed / agreed that the volunteers helped them to feel less anxious.
  • Primary beneficiary
    Service users
  • Partner organisation
    Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust
  • Volunteering role / intervention
    Exercise Class Support Volunteer
  • Evidence strength
    Promising
  • Produced
    April 2024

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