Evidenced outcome: Improved staff productivity

Evidence point
14 of 20 staff respondents felt volunteers had freed up some time for them. These individuals were asked what they were able to do with this additional time, with the majority reporting they were able to spend more time on administrative / clerical tasks or spend more time with patients who had higher needs.
Primary beneficiary
Staff
Partner organisation
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Volunteering role / intervention
Ward helper volunteers
Evidence strength
Promising
Produced
October 2023