Evidence of Impact
These reports describe the positive impact volunteers make to health and care in Scotland
NHS Staff Perspectives on Volunteer Impact
In early 2024, volunteer managers from 5 NHS boards worked to gather information on the experience of NHS staff who work alongside volunteers, supported by the NHS Scotland Volunteering Programme team
Find out moreDischarge Support Volunteers Pilot Evaluation Report
In partnership with Healthcare Improvement Scotland, NHS Tayside designed and delivered an 18 week pilot of a volunteer discharge support service between October 2022 and February 2023.
Find out moreVolunteering Programme Evaluation 2020
Key findings from an evaluation of Volunteering in NHS Scotland Programme, including its response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Find out moreExperiences of NHS Scotland Volunteers
In early 2023, volunteer managers from five NHS boards worked together on a pilot of a national volunteer experience survey, supported by the NHS Scotland Volunteering Programme Team.
Find out moreImpact of volunteer involvement in flu vaccination clinics
Key findings on the impact of volunteer involvement in flu vaccination clinics
Find out moreVolunteer Induction Evaluation
The NHSScotland Volunteer Induction Course was developed by the NHSScotland Volunteering Programme to provide a consistent introduction to volunteering across NHSScotland for all volunteers.
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