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Thank you to all our volunteers 

The NHS and Care Volunteer Responder programme, delivered by Royal Voluntary Service and GoodSAM on behalf of NHS England, has been discontinued.

Over the last 5 years the programme has made a significant difference to the NHS and vulnerable people across the country. 

An enormous thank you to all Volunteer Responders for their commitment and compassion. 

2.7 million+ tasks completed

219,000+ people supported

1.1 million+ Telephone Support calls

1 million+ Community Response deliveries

392,000+ Steward shifts

2.7 million+ tasks completed

219,000+ people supported

1.1 million+ Telephone Support calls

1 million+ Community Response deliveries

392,000+ Steward shifts

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