Evidenced outcome: Improved wellbeing

Evidence point
71 of 73 patients agreed or strongly agreed that the volunteers had a positive impact on their mood, cheering them up during their hospital stay. 50 of 73 reported that volunteers helped them to feel less anxious.
Primary beneficiary
Service users
Partner organisation
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust
Volunteering role / intervention
Ward Support Volunteers
Evidence strength
Compelling
Produced
September 2024