Evidenced outcome: Patients felt supported to connect with family/carers during their hospital stay

Evidence point
70% of the patients reported feeling more connected with their loved ones as a result of the volunteers’ support (n=27). 100% of family/carers agreed or strongly agreed that the volunteers supported them to feel connected with their loved one during their hospital stay (n=15).
Primary beneficiary
Service users
Partner organisation
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust
Volunteering role / intervention
Ward Support Volunteers
Evidence strength
Compelling
Produced
September 2023