Evidenced outcome: Increased likelihood of being discharged to usual place of residence

  • Evidence point
    Over 500 patients were helped to mobilise by volunteers. Evidence showed a promising link between mobility volunteers and an increased likelihood of patients being discharged from hospital to usual place of residence.
  • Primary beneficiary
    Service users
  • Partner organisation
    Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Volunteering role / intervention
    Mobility and Exercise Support
  • Evidence strength
    Promising
  • Produced
    November 2020

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